Karate birthday party

Max's friend Magnus (one of his best friends from preschool last year) had a karate birthday party that Max attended this past Saturday.  It was at a different karate studio than what Kyle attends so the style of karate is slightly different, but he still got to stand at attention, kick, punch, and do other karate moves and games.  He was nervous about whether or not he'd be allowed to wear socks since they don't allow it at Kyle's karate studio.  Luckily he was allowed to wear them at this party so he was relieved.  He had a good time, but definitely marches to the beat of his own drummer.  He tried to do what was asked at first, but after awhile he was often in his own world (twirling, making faces at himself in the mirror, standing on his head, etc.) while the instructors were trying to get them to do things.  I don't think he quite has the focus yet to attend karate classes, but he had fun at the party.  He got to enjoy some cake and play with a few of his friends from last year so all in all it was a good time.

Max's first day of 4 year old preschool

Today was Max's first day of his last year of preschool.  He was so ready to go since Kyle had already been in school for a week.  He's much more independent this year and walked right in, hung up his bag, and went right to his seat at the table.  All the other parents were lingering a bit making sure their child was ok.  Max turns and looks at me and says, "Could you please leave now?"  He had a great first day and seems to like his teachers and new friends.  He also has a few friends from his class last year in his class and the place is familiar even though he's in a different room.  I think he's going to have a good year!

Fire Station birthday party

Kyle attended a birthday party today for a friend from school at a local fire station.  It was the first surprise party he had been to and it was definitely a surprise for his friend!  He got to try on a firefighter's uniform, go inside a fire truck and ambulance, try out some equipment, learn some fire safety rules, take a tour of the fire station, and eat pizza and cake.