The Firsts of Many

I have never understood the exhaustion moms feel when the new school year begins and all the activities resume following summer. 

 

All the days usually just ran together for me since my kids were all still "babies" and not in a million activities. 

 

Weeeeeell, this year, we are experiencing Fall Madness!  The school year began and Landon's social calendar got full fast!

 

Of course, since almost all of his activities are also "firsts" we got a little excited! 

 

Such a big guy and so happy!!!

First, was the first day of school.  And it was our first official preschool!  Three days a week, and without mom in the building.

 

As soon as he got there, he started to get a bit shy..... 

 

.....and a little apprehensive.... 

 

.....but quickly settled in nicely! 

 

Success for Round 1!!

 

Then he also started soccer.  He has been wanting to do soccer for over a year now and we were able to find him a league for his age group here in Kearney.  He was so excited to pick out shin guards and socks and all the accessories!!

 

So excited for our first day!

 

Muscles!!! 

 

He got to the field and got his jersey and was all over the place!!  Every drill or exercise the coach gave the team, he was all over it!  Such a pro!! 

 

Then came time for the Big Game!  He was set to be in the first line up.

I think the video does better justice to explain how it went:

 

Maybe Round 2 wasn't all the way a success......

 

So, ever since VBS at church, Landon has been asking when it will start back up again.  He LOVED it!!  Well, our church does AWANA and he was more than happy to join up with that!

 

He loves his teachers and the activities and has even given Children's Choir a try (not sure how long that will last....).  Each week he memorizes a new verse and can earn his patches for his vest.

**Sort of like Scouts, for church**

 

He got his bag last week, and should get his vest next week.  He is so proud of himself!

 

Of course, after a week of all the activities and running around, he says he needs to rest in front of the fire...... 

 

I think Mom will be taking a rest or two in front of the fire too!!!