can I just hold you, forever?

At 6:30am ...

"Ma, is it time to wake up for school yet?! ... Can I wake up yet?!"
Aiden just adores school. Everyday there's a new story, a new name that he's learned - he's such a sponge. I'm happy & thankful that the transition has been a rather easy one.

But I must admit, I miss this...

I miss watching you play, watching you discover. I miss the sound of your voice, your 21 questions.
I miss having you around, Bunky.

But at least I'm at home. Able to pick you up from your bus stop with Sadie & make you an after-school snack. Though I'm usually tired, my hair is a mess & the work never ends ... being their Mama is by far my most favourite "job".

I love me some free!

Did I not just finish saying that I needed to print photos this weekend?! Then I get this email this morning. Free is the best motivator ever! Excuse me while I sort & organize 101 photos :)

Happy Thursday!

list series: (random) life right now

1. Lately, it's been a "double coffee kind of day" - but I wouldn't trade it in for my desk job.

2. What do I have to do to be a SAHM?

3. I wish I could sit & watch Aiden interact at school.
His stories are wonderful, but I would love to be able to see it all play out - first hand.

4. I admire Ryan's passion.

5. I'm loving the crisp air in the mornings and evenings.
There's just something about sleeping with the window open and snuggling under a duvet. 

6. My current obsession are avocados. I seem to be eating them on anything, everything.

7. I am thrilled that my bridesmaid dress fit ... thrilled.

8. I will get photos printed this weekend.
I will get photos printed this weekend.
I will get photos printed this weekend.

9. I'm thinking of Christmas, oh yes.

10. I need a haircut.

it's time ...

We are all just one small adjustment from doing more of what we love.

our kindergarden-er!

The day came & went.

Aiden was beyond excited (you can tell by the photos below, he's smiling so big - he can't even keep his eyes open!). He was also more than pleased with his outfit selection. He's a bus-er, but we decided to drive him and drop him off yesterday. He couldn't even contain himself and barely said goodbye to Ryan and I. He marched right into the gated drop-off, playground area and was ready to start his day! He looked a little lost at first, but I'm sure he'll figure it all out. I, on the other hand, was anxious and the more I thought about my baby starting school, the more emotional I got (haha). Ryan had to peel me away from the drop-off gate, "Babe, it's time to go...".
I'm so happy & proud of you Aiden - I can't wait to hear all the stories you'll have!

(Sadie hates hats, btw).

Shortly after we dropped Aiden off, Ryan headed to work.

Our home was ... quiet. Sadie took a nap and I was ... lonely. I could hear the clock tick - the first time in a long time. I started tidying the house & making the beds. But because of a mix-up at work, Ryan came home an hour later & had the day off! Definitely a pleasant surprise, because without him - I probably would have been, a wreck (LOL). Plus, I love enjoying his company - esp. without an agenda.  

I truly counted down the minutes until A came home.
Ryan, Sadie and I headed to the bus stop to pick Aiden up and as all the kids we getting off the bus, I thought - crap, did he not get on the bus? ... My heart was beating fast. I walked over to the bus door only to find our Aiden sitting in the seat right behind the bus driver. "He's patient & wanted to let everyone else off the bus first ..." O-M-G.

Aiden was wiped! You could see it in his eyes. As we walked home from the bus stop (while Ryan carried Aiden home) Ryan said, "Since school makes you so tired, maybe you shouldn't go back" ...

"But then I would miss all the fun"
Best response, ever. 

I'm so glad that you had a great first day Aiden! Hope you'll aways have his much enthusiasm for learning. Excited what the school year will bring & for your 7:45pm bedtime, hehe.