Ian's First Day of Preschool

Ian finally got to go to school this week after asking to go every day since Emma started school in August.



So, off he went; broken arm and all. (Ian broke his arm a few weeks ago while playing on the playground)



Ian is going to school two days a week at a local preschool. He already loves it.



Ian refused to let me help him carry anything. He really wanted to give his teachers the presents that he helped me make. (He chose the chocolate kisses for their little survival kits).



He made himself at home in the classroom and kept saying "bye mom"


"Really, mom, you can head on out"

When I picked Ian up on Tuesday, Ian's teacher said that he was very lovable. They were talking about using "gentle hands" at circle time and after that he just wanted to give hugs for the rest of the morning. When I picked him up on Thursday, his teacher was impressed with how adaptable he is. They were doing painted handprints on their school bags and she said they just did his left hand twice.

We are really excited for Ian to make new friends and have a great school year!

Boy's Hokie Weekend

Ian and Daddy took off for a Boy's Weekend to Virginia for the Virginia Tech home opener against Georgia Tech and visited friends in Roanoke.

The first big hit of the weekend was the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke. The prime exhibits were a rail yard full of various trains and cars.

Ian was particularly fascinated by the various caboose cars.

They also had and engine inside where he could drive the train.

The other prime attraction was the very large model train exhibit. Despite only one train running, Ian was very excited and had to be pulled away.

For Daddy, the museum also had VT's Victor Tango vehicle from the DARPA Grand Challenge. Ironically, it was parked next to a Chevy EV1.

Monday was Gameday. After visiting a number of friends in Blacksburg, we made it to the stadium. Ian enjoyed the team's entrance and the fireworks, but half way through the 1st quarter, he asked if it was time to go home yet.

Of course, the game ended up going into overtime, where the Hokies won, 20-17! Ian was a trooper, making it through the whole game, finally collapsing when we got to the car around midnight.

When it came time to fly back, we got upgraded to first class, where Ian enjoyed the snacks and drinks.

He finished off with the mark of any good trip.