Red Lobster Field Trip

Andrew's class got to go on a field trip to Red Lobster today. I have to admit I wasn't thrilled when I got the note about where they were going, but it turned into a fun morning. The kids learned about crustaceans and got to pet live lobsters. They also got to eat shrimp baskets, so Andrew tried shrimp for the first time. A huge thank you to Red Lobster for turning on extra equipment so they could grill some just for him. His check-in question this morning was "Do you like seafood?". As soon as we got back to school he asked his teachers if he could change his answer from "no" to "yes".

First day of Pre-K

Andrew went to his first day of Pre-K at West Hills Baptist today. We wrestled with the decision of sending him on to kindergarten or giving him an extra year to mature. Phil and I both are very confident that we made the right decision by putting him in a 5 day Fives program instead of public school kindergarten this year. This is the first time he has been to a new place in 3 years, so I didn't know how he would react. He was completely fine! I am the one that had a hard time with it. I guess I lingered too long, because he finally asked me if I was ready to go yet. The only concern he had was lunch. They provide a hot lunch and after 3 years of taking his lunch he just couldn't understand why he didn't have a lunch box. His fears were put to rest when they served pizza and broccoli (he loves both)! He had a great day and can't wait to go back to see his teachers and new friends again.

Me: That is a great backpack, Andrew.

Andrew: Yeah, mom, it is sweet!