C-A-M-P!

This morning was Cal's first day of Camp-- for the August session... he had camp in June too-- however, he only went 3 of the 6 times because we were traveling for the other times.... anyway...!

We were SUPER excited about this camp because after the June camp, I called to see if there was room in the August camp and it was full, but they put Cal on a wait list... well, some other kids wanted to do an August camp too, so they opened up an entire class! AND, to top it ALL off, there are 6 kids in the class and they are ALL from Cal's play group!  SO FUN!  It made drop off this morning great to see all of the moms and I think it was easier on Cal since he saw so many familiar faces. 

Cal got a new lunch box which he loooooves and was so excited to carry it around this morning as we got ready to go:

seriously, I have GOT to break him of saying "cheeeeeese" every time the camera is out!

 Before we left, Cal kept saying "bye, Andy!!!"  I guess he thought I was going to leave Andy at home to take him to camp.  Cal looks so old to me in this picture...again, cue me being emotional today (read previous post).

"Bye, Andy!!!"

 One more picture before heading out the door!

ugh: cheeeese!

 Cal did GREAT at drop off!  He did not cry once and was happy as can be with a new teacher!  I played on the floor with him for a little bit and then told him that Mom and Andy were going to leave, but we'd be back.  He gave me a huge kiss and said "okay!"  It was amazing!

I tried to get back early enough to take some pictures of the class, but it was chaotic in there.  I'll try again on Thursday.  I did get one as we were leaving of Cal and Brad.  I've written about Brad before-- they are just too cute together!!!

This is where Cal will be in the fall for preschool...I'll get the kleenex out now.  I know he loves it, and it's soooo good for him.... but it means he's growing up!!!  (note: it's also really good for me to have this time alone with Andy, who has become SUCH a fun baby!!!)

"you mean I get you all to myself???"

I'm looking forward to Cal enjoying camp with his buddies!!

Anniversary

One year ago today my grandfather passed away. I wrote about it here. My parents were in France and I had to be the one to call my mom to tell her the news. 

I just can NOT believe it has been a year.  I miss him so so much, and I try to look at it as a blessing.  He passed away so peacefully, and was still sharp.  He didn't have to suffer, or be (too) dependent upon others. 

These are two of my most favorite pictures of him:

Grandpa with my mom's mom-- never got to meet her, sadly, but in all honesty, I talk to her often (make fun if you must).  I truly feel like she is my angel watching over me.

and grandpa with me...I adore this man. Still.

And, on another note, crazily enough, this is also the one year anniversary of Cal being done with nursing... ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I couldn't believe it.  When Grandpa passed, I was weaning Cal down anyway to prepare for a solo trip with Eddie.  With my parents being out of town, I ended up spending a bunch of time with my grandmother and I wasn't able to run back and forth to nurse Cal, so I stopped...

How insane is it that I didn't even take a year off of nursing??  And doesn't that make it seem like time just flies? 

So, I've been a little emotional today...  my parents are away on another trip (this time to Africa!) and I think a part of me is terrified that I am going to have to call them with bad news again... how morbid is that?  But for anyone who has read this thing for a while might remember, after Grandpa passed, I had to call them when they were on yet another trip to tell them that my grandmother required emergency surgery... not a very good record.  For a while we joked that they just weren't allowed to travel.  Ever again. ;)