How can this be....

Today was another big day in the Giosa household. Today was the day we signed my Aiden- "my big boy" (but in my eyes he'll always be my baby) up for Kindergarten. I thought it would be a bit easier to do because he's on the older end of the spectrum, but I still got a little teary eyed...a little sad....a little vaclempted.

The sign up process was easy in itself. But being a Mom of a kid with a peanut/tree allergy, I also had the pleasure of talking to the school nurse. The school he will be going to (Exton Elementry) is very cute and everyone there seems so nice. I feel comfortable leaving my kid in their care...although it doesn't make the thought of this any easier!

Aiden goes to the school in June for an assessment- where they see how he has progress and how well he'll do in Kindergarten. They will also decided then if he'll need some extra time (ie full day kindergarten) learning. We find out in July or August if he's in morning or afternoon kindergarten (our district does it based on where you live). While I secretly pray for morning because I think he'll do better, I hear our area is afternoon.

It so weird to know he'll "officially" start school next year, but we are thankful that he loves PreK and learning, so we know it won't be an issue. Now to start preparing him that his PreK friends won't be in his class next year, especially his cousin Rob.

All in all, I know he'll do amazing next year and the years to follow, but the thought of this kid growing up…learning more each day…being a "big boy" has this Mom feeling overwhelmed and sad that her baby is no more. A part of parenting? Sure…A part of parenting this Momma is ready for? Not just yet- this kid gets a little more independent each day.

Happy 2nd Birthday Jon Paul!

This past weekend, our sweet little baby boy turned 2 (on Feb 23rd) and this Momma is having a hard time with it. Where have the last 2 years gone? Wasn't he just born? Wasn't I just worrying about his surgery?

In a blink of an eye, this sweet face is growing up. Not only grown up, but gone through so much for a 2 year old, more then what most teens or even adults have gone through. He has turned into our little own superman.

Jon Paul had a great 2nd birthday weekend- he got to celebrate with his family (grandparents, aunts/uncles/cousins) this past Saturday. They all came to celebrate our "hero". And while JP took a while to get into the grove, he loved playing with his cousins and was all about everyone celebrating him.

After his "party", JP got to celebrate his actual birthday with his Mommy and brother, we went to the Delaware Children's Museum for a fun day, while waiting for Daddy to come from work to celebrate the end of his special day with some presents, cake and ice cream!

All in all, it's amazing for us to celebrate this little life…this life that seem so unsure a few years ago. This life that had so many complications and uncertainly. But our sweet JP has told us there is no reason to worry, he's "superman" and we just need to get thru the hard times to enjoy the milestones, the successful times, the amazing life he'll have.