Friday Things
1. Joseph started preschool this week and it honestly went as well as I could have hoped, and better than I anticipated. The class will be for two hours, two days a week, but this week was sort of a “transition” week. On Tuesday, it was only one hour and a parent stayed the whole time, and yesterday was no parents but only one hour. On Tuesday, Joseph really enjoyed himself and actually did not want to leave; when I went into his room yesterday morning and told him he was going to school, his eyes lit up and he said, “so excited!” I was still so nervous about leaving him, though; he’s pretty shy in new environments and around new people, so I really wasn’t sure how he would react. I talked to him twice in the morning about how I was going to take him to school and we would say goodbye and he would get to play by himself and then I’d be back to pick him up. When we got to school, we got his little bag hung up and checked in at the desk (they do a little attendance basket), I gave him a hug and told him I would be back in one hour to get him, and he said, “okay, bye bye!” and off he went to play, never turned around. I got out the door and peeked my head in the window to see if he was looking for me… nope! All I saw was his back, heading over to one the play stations. After I picked him up, he told me all about everything he did… played on the slide, sat on the carpet and the teacher read a book, sang a song, went outside, ate pretzels for a snack… And when I was putting him to bed last night, he said, “school so fun!” It made my heart so happy; even though it was so hard to leave him, I think it’s going to be really great for him.
2. Dominic turned 11 months old on Monday! I cannot believe how insanely fast the last year has flown by. He’s getting to be so big… still crawling and no steps yet, but he’s super steady on his feet. He loves his big brother and is pretty attached to mommy right now… he’s eating most everything that Joseph is eating (in smaller pieces and portions), and is surprising us every day with the toys that’s he’s figuring out how to use. This week he actually put the mega blocks back in the bag when I told Joseph it was time to clean up before bedtime. I’m sure watching Joseph play has a lot to do with it!
3. Tomorrow will be one year since Einstein passed away, which is just unfathomable. My husband and I were talking about it the other day, and it feels like it was so long ago. We still miss him so much, and talk about him… Joseph will point him out in pictures and say, “Einy!” which makes my heart happy. I can still remember like it was yesterday being hugely pregnant and laying on the floor of the room at the vet’s, wrapped around Einstein, saying our goodbyes. Even though I think my heart will always hurt a bit, I’m still so eternally grateful that I got to spend such a chunk of my life with such an amazing animal.
4. In happier news, I was browsing at Target this week and stopped in the book section, where I found… wait for it… A Golden Girls coloring book! What?! I almost bought it, but I currently have three adult coloring books that need to be filled in first!
5. You have to check out this massive Science of Baking infographic over on Shari’s Berries website… it’s super comprehensive and includes information on just about anything you’ve ever wondered about in regards to the chemistry behind baking!
6. What are you looking forward to baking this fall? Any special projects or favorite recipes?
7. It’s football season, finally! I’ve sort of waned in terms of my football-watching over the last few years, I just don’t care as much as I used to, but there’s still something inherently comforting and cozy about having it on in the background on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Plus, I’m playing fantasy football again this year and my competitive nature keeps me locked in to the scores on Sunday!
8. We finished the second season of Happy Valley and really, really enjoyed the show. It’s crazy dark at times (okay, most of the time), but like most of the other similar shows we’ve watched, the writing and acting and are just superb! Highly recommend, and I hope they make another season!
9. For all of you in Florida, all of my prayers and good thoughts headed your way that you stay safe and that this hurricane slows down before it reaches you!
10. TGIF! I hope you all have a happy, happy weekend!
Love hearing about your boys. They are so cute. I have a 5 yr old grandson and he just started Kindergarten and loves it. Told me he has a girl friend already. I said, WHAT? How did that happen, he says, she just came up and asked if I wanted to be her boyfriend and I said, Sure. LOL
I’m so sorry about your dog passing. Some how I stopped getting your email and when I realized it after a while then requested to start receiving them again, I didn’t see any more pics of the both of them, so wasn’t sure when he had passed. Our Golden it 12 and she’s showing it. I’m going to be a mess when she leaves me for doggie heaven. They are such great dogs.
Thanks for thoughts and prayers for all us in Florida. We sure needed them. We live in Tampa and it got nasty but we made it through thank god. A lot of people still with no electric. My prayers go out to all who got in the path of this evil Hurricane.
Love you blog!
Thank you,
Sherri Truman
I look at your pictures of Einstein from puppyhood till before he passed away and just couldn’t help tearing up. We’re so blessed to have dogs accompanying us, and I believe Einstein felt very lucky he had him as his family too!
Hi BEB, greeting from Florida! Thank you for your prayers. I can remember taking my kiddos to preschool and dropping them off. Your post brings back memories. I was happy to hear Duke is getting to go to doggie day care:) I know he will have as much fun as Joseph. If I have power next week I will be checking in.
I LOVE the picture of you and Joseph!
Your boys are adorable and I remember Einstein ❤
I have a friend who LOVES The Golden Girls. I am buying that coloring book for her for Christmas! I had no idea such a thing existed. Thank you for mentioning it. Made me laugh.
I want a golden so bad! :D
You know, I think you nailed it about football: there’s something comforting about having it on in the background. I can’t follow it anymore, not since the NFL came after James Harrison all those years ago, but when you said it, I realized that’s what I really miss: being able to look up and just see it, feel the rhythm of the game. (And I almost commented on Myron’s hot dogs here, too! I DO miss it!)
Such a proud Mummy… Beautiful kids indeed and the doggies… OMG!!!! A gorgeous bunch!
But….. I am in…. love with Joey…….the Heart breaker…!
Do have a blessed weekend!!!!!
Loved your post! My son (now 26!!) would be so upset if I was the first Mom to arrive for pick up. He absolutely loved pre-school and summer camp. More than once I got the “bye” and away he went for a few hours of adventure. Both your boys are growing up so fast…don’t even “know” them and love them to bits! Thanks for setting my mood to shine this morning!
It’s hard to believe Joseph is old enough for preschool…he looked so good and so grownup! Dominic is such a cutie and great all around kid ! He always looks happy. Sorry about the sad anniversary tomorrow but you can rest knowing he was really loved not just by you and your family but by strangers. Duke us looking good!
I want you to keep your pre school post and re read it in 14-15 years when you drop him off at college. That same scenario will happen but you will survive just like you did this week dropping him at pre school. Happy Friday!
Reading #3 made me instantly tear up. I have had to say way too many good-byes to beloved pets. Animals bring so much joy to our lives, loving us unconditionally. It seems so unfair that we out live them and have to say good-bye. And yet, that love causes us to continue to bring them into our lives. I think it is so sweet that Joseph still remembers Einstein. He must have been a very special dog.