Welcome to my life..my family..my world..unedited.

My week by the numbers:
3 – times that Preston had pee accidents at school this week
0 – times that he was bothered or embarrassed by the above.
1 – doctor visit to rule out UTI or some other issue
0 – physical issues with P’s body
1 – diagnosis of normal 5 year old not wanting to stop playing long enough to go to the bathroom
1- awesome teacher willing to remind my kid (1 of 29) to use the bathroom throughout the day
1 – mom trying to let it go a little and finding it to be a very fine line between projecting my worries and stigma about peeing and realizing he’s still little and it’s not unusual.
2 – parents trying to stay on top of one small boy going to the bathroom on a regular basis without annoying the crap out of him.
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Pee is my kryptonite. Whether small boy, big boy, dog or cat, urine is the one thing I have a hard time dealing with.  My inner therapist says it’s because I peed the bed as a kid and remembers that nasty, cold wet feeling. What ever the reason, I can’t stand pee. The cats have been peeing in the kids’ …

Preston had his first field trip this week to Wasem’s Fruit Farm.  It was his first time on a bus and he loved it!

Walking through the trees to pick some apples

Found a teeny tiny apple

Learning about apple growing

Time for cider and donuts!!

Preston’s first day of Kindergarten. Seriously, how is it possible??
He had a great day. Told me it was 100% cool. I am totally relieved and excited for him.
And I didn’t even cry.
But I sure did miss him.

Matt started school today – 2nd Grade.
Holy guacamole.
Look at how big he is.

Matt had a field trip to the Leslie Science Center in Ann Arbor today where we learned about birds.  It was very cool to see a Turkey Vulture up close (and listen to their hilarious rap they made up) and learn how these birds use their beaks and talons.

I didn’t get to ride the bus (but since I followed in my car it sure felt like it…soooo sloooow!), but I was glad to be there with Matt and learn, especially since the day turned out to be gorgeous and we took a lovely hike through the woods.