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So today was the day!  It started off great.  Here are some pictures of my little man with his backpack.

When we got to his the classroom, Ben took his teacher’s hand and went right over to the carpet for story time.  He didn’t even look back!  Kris and I didn’t know what to do!  We just stood there.  Finally, I went over to him, rubbed his head and told him we’d be back after lunch.  He gave me the “two thumbs up” and off we went.

Now of course, I’m not handling this too well.  Didn’t matter that he did great, I still cried.

Anyway, fast forward to after lunch.  We had the WORST thunder storm I’ve ever seen!  It was raining and HAILING so hard that my wipers couldn’t keep up.  People were pulling off the road left and right.  It was frightening but I was on a mission to get my boy!  I enter the school and hear someone crying.  This cry is very familiar to me so I pick up the pace.  Just as I am about the enter the room, I hear the teacher say “Ben, why are you crying?”  That is followed by his reply… “I-WANT-TO-GO-HOME!”  I guess I came just in time.  My poor guy.  He wasn’t happy.  Miss Kim reassured me that he did great up until the storm.  Still, it was hard to see my little man so upset.  Of course, he calmed down pretty quickly and he’s fine.  I asked him if he wanted to go back on Wednesday and I got a weak “yes.”  I guess that’s a good sign.

Grandpa B. in Arizona sent this picture to us today along with a cowboy outfit for Ben.  Ben received his first cap gun, holster and red neck-kerchief.  So now they can be cowboys together!

Doesn’t this look like a scene for the Old West?  That’s actually Grammy and Grandpa B’s backyard!  So cool.  Grandpa also grew a beard for a short time.  It was for a role in their Church Play.  I believe when it was over, Grammy made him shave it.  I must say with the beard, Grandpa B. and Uncle Frank REALLY look alike.   They are twins after all!

Most of you probably don’t know this, but Ben sleeps with a picture of Grandpa B. on his bookcase headboard.  I don’t remember how it started, but the picture is there and he won’t go to sleep without it.  One night I found him asleep with the picture resting on his chest.  He woke up in the middle of the night (only to find that I had moved it) and cried until I gave it back to him.  Awwww…

Beffy also received a red accordion from Grammy and Grandpa.  Grammy says she had one just like it when she was a kid.  Tonight, Mom, Dad and Ben were all summoned to a “show” as Beth played for us.

Thanks again Grammy and Grandpa B!  Can’t wait to see you in October!