Dates with Mom

Gabe had to go to the school for DRA testing and so I decided that I would use that as an excuse for some together time with me. We went to the school and he met his new 1st grade teacher. She was really nice and cute with him. She said he was nearly to a second grade level in reading. So I'm happy. We didn't do as much reading over the summer as I would have liked, but oh, well....We got the school thing out of the way and then I gave him the choice of where he wanted to go eat. He, of course chose McD's. Not my favorite, but he had the choice. Then off for some school shopping. He was cute and fun and I enjoyed being with him for some one-on-one time. I think it's good for developing a close relationship because you can engage in conversation that otherwise wouldn't take place. Plus they know they are special when they get your time all to themselves. He's a good boy and I can't believe he's grown so much this summer.

The sad thing is that I did the same thing with Jake the next day. This time I forgot the camera! Took him to be tested for Kindergarten, went to lunch (this time at "BK"--that's what he called it!!! Another reason to get rid of TV), and then school shopping. For some reason it wasn't nearly as easy as it was with Gabe. I think Jake is hung up on certain things (no button shirts--including Polo's). He's all about a Star Wars shirt and he wasn't happy with anything until we got one. But he got Sketchers! (got to turn off the TV)

I think this will be a tradition. I liked my time alone with each one. And I know that they liked being alone with me.