On my way
Tags:to Crop Paper Scissors in Waco, Texas today. Sitting here in the Denver airport waiting for my connecting flight. Enjoying a bit of quiet time. Airports are where I get to check my to-do lists, reorganize, figure out my focus for the next few weeks.
It is getting tougher to leave home. Simon is talking so much more - and not just talking, but communicating. Asking questions. He had a great first day back to school yesterday - he ran up the ramp to the classroom, arms in the air yelling "woo hoo." So cool.
He also had changes in his afternoon school - a new classroom with some older kids and new teachers. I was so impressed with his lead teacher when I went to pick him up yesterday - she was totally on top of everything. I was able to peek into the room and see all the kids sitting in a group - Simon sitting next to the teacher (and staying in his chair) - she was having them get in line to go outside based on if they had an "a" in their name. I was able to watch for a couple minutes before he saw me and came running - he was so happy. I hung out for a bit and chatted with the teacher while he played outside - the teacher said he did great. I think we were both holding our breath a bit on how it would all go.
We walked out to the car and the first thing he said, "watch Toy Story." And so we did.
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Have a great trip Ali!! I will see you there on Saturday :) I need to do my homework!!
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Yeah Simon!!!
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Yeh for Simon......glad he had a great first day Ali. Being an ex-Primary School teacher here in Australia I know only too well how hard it can be on both the children and the parents......Simon will be exposed to a whole new world....he'll probably be on a 'high'most days when you pick him up.In fact he will probably become quite overwhelmed with it all in a couple of weeks.Make sure he gets to have a "rest time" if he becomes very grumpy, moody and tired......I bet you have plenty to journal about at the moment!
Take care.....
Lyn (Australia)
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So happy to hear that Simon is doing so well. Have a great time in Texas
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I tell you, there is very little that makes me happier each day that reading a Simon Edwards story and watching (from rather a long way away) him grow and develop - thanks to bring a great kid, having great teachers and support, and super duper awesome parents! You and Chris are amazing!
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Great that Simon had such a good day! May many great days follow!
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WAY TO GO SIMON!!!! So glad to hear that he had a great 1st day at school. He is growing up so fast.
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Hi there! I've stopped by your blog before, but I haven't left very many comments. I'm sorry about that. Your son sounds really sweet! Glad he enjoyed his first day of school! Have fun on your trip!
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That is cool, Ali. It's wonderful to hear about the progress Simon is making.
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I agree..way to go simon!! :)
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