Dagan is now a big first grader. Dagan has been so ready for school to start this year. It was like the night before Christmas. He was in bed plenty early but had a hard time falling asleep. He kept coming into me and asking questions like what if he forgets his teacher's name. I reassured him and started to get worried he wouldn't wake up in time. He was up as soon as I was though. What an inspiring example to have for an older brother--he gets up, makes his bed before I even ask, gets dressed and is down to the breakfast table well before we have to leave. Here he is in front of our house before school on the first day:
Dagan picked out Batman for his backpack and lunch box. The thing he talked most about in anticipation of the new school year was that as a first-grader he would get to eat lunch at school now. I actually went in to have lunch with him on the first day as parents are welcome to come. It was fun to share in the excitement of this new freedom for the kids.
Below is Dagan at the door of his classroom at Harvest Elementary, Room 115. He's really happy with his teacher Mrs. Jorgensen. He's come home both days and listed exactly what she has told them to do for the next day. At the dinner table, he has really enjoyed having the spotlight to talk about what they did in class that day.
This is his desk:
Dagan was so happy to know that Braxton, one of his closest friends from his kindergarten class, is in Mrs. Jorgensen's class and seated right next to him!
Our other new adventure is Logan's soccer team that Alan is coaching. This is the first time Logan has played a team sport. We weren't sure what to expect but he really surprised me that he ran along and kept up with the ball. Here are pictures from his first game, jersey, shinguards and big smile. He was so happy to have Grammy there to watch and cheer him and his team on!
Logan (the one in the middle) running to the soccer ball:
Logan (next to the umbrella below) maybe devising a goal strategy with his teammates. Well, more like having a one-way conversation and chatting away to them about any random thing. Logan loves to talk no matter who the audience. My Mom loved that he had the ball between his feet with his arms resting on them. Glad she suggested a picture of it.
Logan is to the left of Alan in the photo below and seriously upset with him that he wasn't the one chosen to throw the ball in this time--hence the arms folded in front of him and a pout. Kind of cute/funny at four years old.
Then Logan got a bit tired and asked Alan if the game was almost over. He also was so cute after the game, stressing out that he wasn't the fastest runner on the field. As my Mom noted, he kept up with the ball really well. Now we just need to teach him what to do when he gets to it. There's still a season ahead to learn. Way to go Logan! We're proud of you for trying your best!
Dagan picked out Batman for his backpack and lunch box. The thing he talked most about in anticipation of the new school year was that as a first-grader he would get to eat lunch at school now. I actually went in to have lunch with him on the first day as parents are welcome to come. It was fun to share in the excitement of this new freedom for the kids.
Below is Dagan at the door of his classroom at Harvest Elementary, Room 115. He's really happy with his teacher Mrs. Jorgensen. He's come home both days and listed exactly what she has told them to do for the next day. At the dinner table, he has really enjoyed having the spotlight to talk about what they did in class that day.
This is his desk:
Dagan was so happy to know that Braxton, one of his closest friends from his kindergarten class, is in Mrs. Jorgensen's class and seated right next to him!
Our other new adventure is Logan's soccer team that Alan is coaching. This is the first time Logan has played a team sport. We weren't sure what to expect but he really surprised me that he ran along and kept up with the ball. Here are pictures from his first game, jersey, shinguards and big smile. He was so happy to have Grammy there to watch and cheer him and his team on!
Logan (the one in the middle) running to the soccer ball:
Logan (next to the umbrella below) maybe devising a goal strategy with his teammates. Well, more like having a one-way conversation and chatting away to them about any random thing. Logan loves to talk no matter who the audience. My Mom loved that he had the ball between his feet with his arms resting on them. Glad she suggested a picture of it.
Logan is to the left of Alan in the photo below and seriously upset with him that he wasn't the one chosen to throw the ball in this time--hence the arms folded in front of him and a pout. Kind of cute/funny at four years old.
Then Logan got a bit tired and asked Alan if the game was almost over. He also was so cute after the game, stressing out that he wasn't the fastest runner on the field. As my Mom noted, he kept up with the ball really well. Now we just need to teach him what to do when he gets to it. There's still a season ahead to learn. Way to go Logan! We're proud of you for trying your best!
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It is hard to believe that Dagan is in First grade! He looks so cute sitting at his desk. And I love the little conversations Logan has with himself and with me- I can just picture him talking as he is running down the field!
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