This year was the first year we've done a birthday party with friends. He's never really said much about it and I didn't have a clue as to how to throw a birthday party. But this year we decided to do it. He invited a few friends from school, the ward, and his cousin and we went to the Classic Fun Center.
One of the highlights for me was listening to the 7 of them talk to each other on the way to the Fun Center. It was hilarious! Kids are so awesome! It made me miss being in the classroom :) The other definite highlight was watching Jaxon be so completely happy. He had a great time and it made it all worth it.
For dinner we went to Applebee's (that is where he wants to go every year!) and then came home and opened presents as a family. It was a great day!
Another huge milestone for Jaxon has been starting 1st grade and going to school all day. He loves his teacher (so do I) and is doing so well. There is a ton of homework every single night, I honestly don't know how families with lots of kids do it, but it is pushing him and he is doing awesome! I guess it's not a ton...but it takes a while. He has a math page and then 3 separate reading things. Luckily the little books are a breeze and don't take anytime at all. The other 2 are easy, but they just take a bit of time.I thought he would love to eat school lunch, but after the first week he said he only wanted to bring home lunches. Just fine with me! The real reason for wanting to eat home lunch has nothing to do with my awesome PB&J sandwiches, but everything to do with recess. Since his last name starts with a V he is at the end of the lunch line. Home lunch means he can sit down and eat as soon as he get in the cafeteria and doesn't have to wait in line.
I write him a little note everyday and put it in his lunchbox. I didn't think he even cared much about it until I forgot one day. He has since told me that a little girl in his class has to sit by him everyday at lunch so that she can read his note. It's become kind of a big deal, and I'm glad he enjoys them. I really enjoy leaving them for him!
We started our Peach Days celebration with a helicopter ride again this year. We didn't know how Jaxon would feel about it since last year it was so traumatic. When we asked him if he wanted to do it again he said "What's Peach Days without a helicopter ride?" It made Brian's heart smile! This year Ryker went in my place and I stayed on the ground with Taylee.
Jaxon and I went to see Mary Poppins in September. We had a great time and the show was fantastic! I loved watching Jaxon watch the show. It was so magical and he was in awe!! Beauty and the Beast is coming in February and I'm excited to take him again.Jaxon continues to be a great helper with Ryker and Taylee. He has been super emotional since school started and has days that are full of pouting and whining. He has been so tired with school all day and soccer practice and homework at night that I have to attribute some of it to that. Hopefully it's just a phase and he'll snap out of it soon....for all our sakes! All in all he is still a wonderful kid and tries really hard to do the right thing.
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