First Day of School

Truett's first day of school was today. We woke up this morning and I made him some blueberry muffins and a banana for breakfast. He sat down at the table, took a couple of bites and then said, "Mama, I want to eat this breakfast at my school." After convincing him to eat a few more bites, we got dressed and ready for school. He was so excited and wanted to carry his own backpack to the car. He held it in his lap the entire ride to school. On the way, we saw a couple of school buses and both times he told me, "It's time for school. It's not too late." He must have overheard me telling Jay on the phone that we were going to be late due to all of the traffic! Anyway, we were not late to school, and in fact were the first ones there in the parking lot. I started to think that I had maybe gotten the dates wrong and that school didn't start until NEXT week, but other moms started pulling in shortly after.

When we got out of the car, Truett said, "Mama, put that backpack on my arms." I helped him get his backpack on and then he told me he wanted to carry his lunch bag, too. With his all his 'bags' in tote, he strutted into school like he owned the place! We walked to his classroom and he found his cubby with his name. In the short time it took me to put his folder and lunchbag in his cubby, he had taken off his backpack, hung it on his hook, and was playing in the room with the other kids! I kissed him goodbye and was off to enjoy a few hours to myself!

He is in Ms. Dorothy's 2-year-old class this year with Matthew, Ensley and Aubry. From what Ms. Dorothy told me today, he and Matthew are already 'best buds'. When I walked in to his room this afternoon, he and Matthew were jumping on each other and wrestling around on the floor while the little girls in his class were playing quietly with the wooden dollhouse...gotta love boys!

Meet the Teacher

Truett had 'Meet the Teacher' on Monday and we were all really excited about it. As soon as we pulled up to the school, Truett started talking about all the things he was going to play with on the playground outside. He strutted into the school like his was the BMOC and head straight to his classroom. When we got there, we found out that he only has 3 other kids in his class...2 little girls and another little boy. He immediately began playing in the room and checking things out. He even stopped to pose for a picture with his teacher...which is more than I can say about taking a picture with his mom! We're looking forward to a great school year, and for the time being, I'm enjoying a few hours to myself every Tuesday and Thursday!

Our Little Picasso

We were at my parents' house yesterday and Truett was in their room 'taking a nap'. He had been in there a while, and I assumed he was asleep. About 2:30, my dad came in from work and Truett called out to him. When Danny went into the bedroom to get him, he came out and told me to go into the bedroom to see what Truett had been doing. It wasn't the 'hurry-and-come-to-see-what-amazing-new-thing-Truett-has-learned" type of 'go and see', but more of the 'ummm-I-can-tell-you-why-he's-been-so-quiet" type of 'go and see'. When I walked into the bedroom, I found Truett sitting on the bed, which had been scribbled on with a black SHARPIE. As I walked over to get him and put him in Time Out, I realized that, not only had he scribbled on my parents' bedspread, but had decided to color himself, too! After scrubbing him down in the bathtub and scrubbing the bedspread, I was able to laugh about it.

I took pictures of his legs to send to my cousin, Marisa, who did the same thing when we were little...except I think she was 4...not 2! :) Love ya, Marsh!

Ready to Wear

So Truett has reached the point in his life where he wants to make his own choices and decisions about EVERYTHING. The big thing he's in to right now is choosing what he wants to wear. Last week was a rainy week and while we were getting ready to head out for the day, I asked Truett which shoes he wanted to wear. He told me, "I need those boots to wear in the rain." 'Those boots' would be green, rubber, frog boots! I was a little hesitant because we were heading to McDonald's to meet Jay's mom (Gramma) and dad (Papaw) for breakfast, but I brought along his flip flops, thinking he'd be over the boots when we got to Micky D's. As we're heading out of the house, he says, "Mama, wait! I be right back." He halls off to his room and quickly returns wearing a wool ski cap! "I need that hat for that snow outside." Oh, really?

The following day, Jay took Truett with him to run some work-related errands and Truett said he needed his 'work boots'. Apparently, 'work boots' and 'rain boots' are the same thing, because out him came wearing his frog boots, again.

I'm okay with him expressing his individuality and making his own choices when it comes to wearing certain things, mainly because it's the summer and we've been playing and having fun. I'm a little nervous about those school days when he refuses to put anything else on. I may have to give the school a 'heads up' about his wardrobe!

By the way...he left the ski cap and boots on the entire time at McDonald's...what a trend setter!

Back to School

School starts on Monday and I have to say that I am ABSOLUTELY THRILLED that I'm not having to go back. I thought that when this time came around, I'd be a little bummed about not returning to teach, but I am so thankful that we have the opportunity for me to stay home this year. With that being said, Truett also starts school next week. We have "Meet the Teacher" on Monday morning. He did not get the same teacher he had last year, which I was a little disappointed about, until I convinced myself that it was due to the fact that my child must be so well-adjusted the school didn't think it was necessary for him to have the 'security' of having the same teacher this year (YES...I am one of the crazy parents that I used to make fun of!). I am really excited about Truett going back to school. He loves it so much and really grew from it last year. He'll be there on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which means I'll have those days to myself, until I start tutoring. I have still haven't decided if I'm going to start up right away or just hold off until after Emma is born. I guess I have to decide something soon, being that I only have 6 weeks left! I'm looking forward to doing 'mom' stuff for the next few weeks. I may even volunteer up at Truett's school! hahahah! I'll post some pictures on Monday after we meet Ms. Dorothy.

Hodge Podge

It's been a while since I've posted anything, but I thought I'd put up some random pictures of Truett from the past couple of months. It's been pretty quiet here...as quiet as it can be with a 2-year-old boy running around! My parents and my brother and sister were in the Bahamas all last week and Truett missed them so much. Everytime we'd leave to go somewhere, he'd say, "Well, maybe LeeLa' and PaGou will be there." He was so excited to see them when they got home!

We're still trying to get Truett comfortable with the potty. I know it's very early to start pushing anything too much, but he is definitely showing signs of being ready, but isn't quite there, yet (as you can see from one of the photos!)
Other than that, we've just been busy with regular summertime activities. We're going to Houston this coming weekend for a quick getaway. Each year TLNA (Texas Landscape and Nursery Association) has a convention for those in the 'green' industry (aka 'landscaping business). WOOO WHOOOOO! The year Truett was born, it was in San Antonio and Truett was only 6 weeks old. Jay and I left him with my parents (CAN'T BELIEVE IT!) and went for the weekend. This year, it's in Houston which isn't as exciting as San Antonio, but we figured it would be a nice little trip for us as a family.

School starts in a couple of weeks and Truett will be in MDO on Tues/Thurs. I'm so excited for him because he LOVES it so much. I'm hoping they will help him with his listening skills and table manners! hhahahahah!