Captain Jack

First Day of Preschool :(

Here is Jack on his first day of preschool. How cute is he with the little backpack and ball cap on? Jack was so excited to go to school that he hopped right out of bed, got dressed and was ready to walk out the door. He is so excited about school and so far loves it! Keep your fingers crossed that it continues for the next 12 years or so :) Attached there is also a picture of Jack's first homework assignment. We had to decorate a paper doll to reflect him. I think we did a pretty good job myself. However I was out of paw stickers for the dogs so those will be added later :)

Flying Solo

Here is a rare picture of Charlie playing by himself. He escaped from the craziness that ensues when the two boys play together and took refuge in his room with blocks. When I sneaked around the corner he was stacking the blocks on top of each other and creating a tower. He played with his tower building it, knocking it down and rebuilding it again. It was too precious.

Fuel'in Around

Yesterday we spent the afternoon at the Queen Anne County Fair supporting Team Fuel'In Around. Robert Turner is a 21 year old Tractor driver from Cecil County. We met Robert 4 years ago when we moved to Maryland. He was in high school at the time and worked at the Uleau farm doing odd jobs and what not. As the years passed Robert became a part of the family and can often be found at the farm still doing his odd jobs or visiting with the family. Jack has taken to Robert and looks up to him as kind of an older brother. He thinks Robert is the best thing since sliced bread and has followed him around since he could walk, even before I think! Now that you have the back story; Yesterday we went to support Robert at the tractor pull. Robert did a great job coming in 4th and 2nd. Jack watched the pull in awe; glued to thier every move. After Robert's first pull we went back to his "camp". This is where you will see Jack weasled his way up onto the pulling tractor. He is accompanied by Mister Eddy (Robert's brother in-law) and Rae Lynn (niece to Robert). Jack sat up there with Mister Eddy discussing the ins and outs of tractors and hows and whys and what nots. Mister Eddy was very patient and kind with Jack and answered every one of him million questions. Thank you Mister Eddy. Jack has a new respect for you and appreciates all the attention you gave him yesterday. Few people take the time to answer his "silly" questions.....that is how he learns about the world. Anyway; to say the very least Jack and Charlie had a fabulous time. Thank you Robert for all the love and attention you have given and continue to give our little man. He looks up to you!

Charlie has started to develop the same love and appreciation for tractors and driving that his older brother has. I think that we are in trouble!!!

Where does the time go?

Today we are going to have a tour of and sign Jack up for preschool. I am so happy and excited for my little man but I cannot help the urge to cry just a little bit. It seems like just yesterday we brought our little man home from the hospital and now he is off to school. I could not be more proud of the little person that he has become. He is a very strong, confident, little person who is not scared to ask questions, loves to try new things and meet new people and easily adapts to any situation or environment. He can be stubborn as all get out but is the first one there to offer a hug or a kiss when someone is feeling down. I am sure his first year in preschool will be a very successful one! Below are some photos of our little scholar over the years!

Big Green Tractor

Here is a picture of Jack looking out from the steps of a BIG GREEN TRACTOR! We found the tractor at the local carnival that the firehouse puts on every August. There was a wonderful parade full of firetrucks and old time tractors; Jack watched in awe as they passed by blaring their sirens and flashing their lights. Charlie watched the night from Mike's back where he rode in style in his backpack. He is perfectly content to sit up there and watch the world. We hardly hear a peep from him and it is great for those sleepy moments when he just wants to close his eyes for a minute.

Summer Fun

I am sad to say that in less then a week we will be saying our goodbyes to summer and heading back to school. I am saddened by this thought. How I hate to leave my little men, they are in good hands but still, they are not my hands. Our unscheduled summer will become a very well oiled machine so that we can survive the school year. I will deeply miss the little things like putting Charlie down for his nap and having a little one on one time with Jack, I will miss all the firsts for Charlie when he broadens his vocabulary and all the games, adventures and creativity we used to fill our summer days. I will miss Jack as he protects his little brother and Charlie as he grows into a little boy. As much as a pain as Jack claims Charlie is, he is the first to his aid. Jack went for a sleepover to MEME and Grandmere's house tonight, before he left he made sure that I would take good care of his little brut-her; too cute. It is nice to see that they are already forming that bond I hope they will carry though life. Well enough crying about it; I will cherish the week I have left and be thankful that I have summers with them at all.

The photos attached are Jack's take on getting dressed.....and Charlie enjoying the summer sun!