Clue #3

There is now no mistaking that I picked the right piece of paper to track. Clue #3 is "She likes to scrapbook." It is such good feeling that I know Alex so well, and he knows me so well, also. I am very excited to see his drawing of me! I wonder if he will try to make it look like me or if it will be one of his "people" drawings - two eyes, nose, mouth, head, body, arms, legs - but no defining characteristics like curly hair, glasses, brown eyes. I'm looking forward to Friday to see his work of art! Alex's school sent home a really cute project today. The theme for today was "I'm a Big Kid." Back in September Alex was weighed, measured, and asked a few questions. On September 13, 2006, Alex weighed 44 lbs and was 42 inches tall. His favorite color was black, he liked to eat apples and he liked to play trains. Today, May 9, 2007, Alex weighs 46 lbs and is 44 inches tall. His favorite color is green, he still likes to eat apples, and he likes to play Star Wars. I love these kinds of projects that his school does. I love seeing how he changes and how is interests change accordingly. Though, I am quite certain we are in a Star Wars rut for awhile. I will miss this pre-school very much. The teachers are wonderful. I'm sure Alex's next pre-school will be just as good, but if it doesn't quite measure up, Jenna will be going back to Washington Park for her pre-school days. Alex's pre-school next year is a co-op, so I will have a job that I hold all year long and will also work in the classroom one to two days a month. It will be nice to see how he is inside a classroom setting and how he interacts with the other kids. This will also be my first glimpse into how my decision to hold Alex back a year will turn out, as he will be one of the oldest, instead of the youngest in his class. I am solid in my decision and know that I will have absolutely no regrets. It is the best decision for Alex and for our family.