The Coombs Family

Last year Calvin went to school two days a week and he was in Shelby's class with her. This year we decided to enroll him in 5 days a week and he doesn't even go to the same school as her. Her school was full and so he is going to Lee Elementary which is nearby. They start 10 minutes apart and end 10 minutes apart, which is just enough time to get them there on time. Calvin's class started a week after Shelby's and every day he was so sad that she got to go to school and he didn't. It was a painful week for the poor kid. We took him to go do special things, but it didn't make it better because he loves school. His teacher is Ms. Hanna and his class is only 18 kids. He runs into school every morning and doesn't look back. The very first day he did ask me to stay, but when I told him I had to leave he was fine with it. For being a shy kid, he's getting very independent. Now both kids are so tired every night. They both sleep very well and always talk...

Who knew that the most exciting thing about starting school is riding the bus? Shelby was so excited. She made friends at the bus stop and when we came home from school she couldn't stop talking about the bus. They played music on the way home. Glad she loves it.

Calvin had to have his circumcision re-done. Not fun! We knew after he was just two days post-op the first time that it had to be fixed. The doctor recommends waiting until they are 4 years old, and guess who just turned four? Yup, fix it time. Calvin is very afraid of the doctor. It has to do with all his medical issues as a child and he is always afraid to go. He won't let the doctors look at him or touch him for any appointment. We usually take Shelby with us and Shelby pretends that all the appointments are for her and she goes along with our trick. Usually, eventually, we can get Calvin to cooperate, but it's painful. Everything from getting his weight, to looking into his ears. So when it came time for surgery, I didn't give him any notice. He would have freaked out for days, so I told him the morning of. Shelby knew what he was going in for and she was very worried about him. I left her behind because it took so long and I didn't want her to sit in the waitin...

Shelby started Kinder this week. She is in love! She has been asking about school all summer. We have a calendar that she marks off every day and counts the days until she can go. She ran right in, made friends, and didn't need me to stick around. She is so independent and so social, it's amazing. She was excited to show me everything in her class, but then was ready to learn! Trying to get a normal smile was impossible. She's  always striking a pose. First day in school. She found a picture on the wall that she thinks she looks like and wanted her picture taken with it. Cheese! She found her table and chair. Day two.  Calvin had to come check out the new school for Shelby. He can't wait to join her.