Graduations and Other Happenings

My first baby made it through kindergarten. Yesterday was quite eventful to say the least. We got up early to get Ethan off to school. He was so nervous and excited that he could hardly get his clothes on. He didn't even want to eat breakfast which is very unusual for him. I made him eat so that he would have energy to make it through until snack time. Harold really regrets that I made that decision. You see Ethan had to sing a solo in the musical they presented before the ceremony. Seeing that he is much more like me instead of his Dad, this was almost more than he could bear. His nerves were on edge. Thankfully we had a plastic bag in the car to catch the contents of his very nervous stomach. I tell you this so that you understand how very proud we were that he stood up in front of everyone and sang. That is a major milestone for him. He actually decided not to be in the spelling bee this year, even though he was the only one who didn't participate, because of his fear of being in the spotlight.
We are so proud of his accomplishments this year. He started last year and we ended up pulling him out because he just wasn't ready. I am now a firm believer in Dobson's recommendation in "Bringing Up Boys" to always hold them back a year. He has been like a different child. We have watched his self-confidence grow leaps and bounds this year.
He got the award for being one of the most imaginative in his class. I think you would agree if you heard some of his descriptions. Awhile back I was putting maple syrup on his waffles, he looked at the syrup and said "Mom, this syrup sure is dark, it's as dark as the day Jesus died on the cross". He never ceases to amaze us with the stories he can tell. I've heard enough knock, knock jokes to last me for years.
They interviewed the kids and put together a book of some of their responses. I'll share a few of them with you if you promise not to laugh too hard.
My favorite subject in school is: Eating lunch
My favorite thing we did in school this year is : Lunch
I love my Mom because: She lets me watch videos. She is 60 yrs old.
I love my Dad because: He takes me places. He is 18 yrs old.
He also said that he likes to watch John Wayne. I have no idea where that came from since he has never seen a John Wayne video. My Dad must be rubbing off on him.


Here's a little update on the product reviews. The day I posted that I got an email from a friend. She said "I have chill bumps on my arms. Just last night I told my husband that we need to see if they have a DVD player for this summer. We decided that if you didn't we would like to get one for you. I even put a sticky note on the fridge, then I got up this morning and read your blog. I'm so glad that God still cares for kids on long trips and for their parents sanity." We are so thankful for good friends who believe in what we are doing.
As for the haircuts, I waited until after graduation so that poor Ethan would look normal. I found a coupon for the Conair haircutting system. It was half the price of the one I originally looked at. I actually just cut the boys hair before they went to bed. They didn't look half bad if I say so myself. Harold even let me cut his. I think he'll wait until I have a little more practice before he lets me near his head again. Oh well, we saved about $30
Everyone have a wonderful Lord's Day tomorrow.