He's grown from a preschooler to a proud, proud kindergartener. He is thrilled to trot off to school each morning with his siblings. At long last he gets to enjoy all the exciting school adventures he's been hearing about for years like Crazy Hair Day, visits to the library, technology class (yes, he's learning to type already), lunchtime running club and of course, recess. With a class team-taught by two wonderful teachers, it's been a great year so far for our little buddy.
As always, Jake is a devoted friend to many, creating new friendships with his classmates, while keeping up with his dearest "old" pals (he considers many of Lucie and Ryan's buddies to be his close friends as well).
It's so sweet to see him interact with new friends, especially girls, as he never really clicked with any girls in preschool. This year, some of his very best friends are girls (outside of the crew he plays handball with at recess). While walking home from school with Jake yesterday, two different girls from his class drove slowly past us, rolled down their windows and shouted out excitedly, "Bye Jake!"
Some of Jake's favorite things right now include: bagels and cream cheese, Lego Ninjago, Magic Tree House books, dogs of all kinds, his ever-growing collection of stuffed animals ("luvies"), playing basketball/baseball/anything-involving-a-ball with Ryan, wearing his Kershaw jersey every.single.day and Puig jersey every.single.night, pretending he's a puppy, and reading fairy tales with Lucie. Exciting events in this past year included his first summer camp (soccer), spending a week alone with Grandma/Grandpa and Gigi/Papa over the summer, running his first 5K with Daddy and losing his bottom front tooth.
He loved playing soccer on the White Flash team in the fall, and can't wait for his upcoming coach-pitch baseball season. The first practice is on his birthday (how fitting). Go Angels!
We love you, Jakey-Boo, and are excited to celebrate the big 6 with you!
