pouty lips and peach trees

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Today was Oliver’s first day of preschool in the 4s class.

I wasn’t as much of a mess as I was last year, though I couldn’t help but get a shot of me and Hazel missing Oliver after we dropped him off. She was trying to cooperate with a pouty lip but she was sleepy and kept losing focus.

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He was less nervous too. And – most importantly of all – he did not have a “hiccup” in his lunch like last year! Hallelujah, my child came home in the same clothes he arrived in!

Here are a few more pictures from drop off this morning. (Do y’all like viewing photos Facebook-style, or would you rather I place the photos all in the post? Still figuring out how I want to do things and your input matters.)

When Ryan picked Oliver up from school he was full of stories. Big ones. He reported to Ryan that they went up on the roof, one girl brought 100 dolls to school with her and he planted a peach tree with his class. He also drove a car (with the assistance of some friends) and the letter week was, “RRRROARRRRR!”

I asked him what they had for a snack and he replied that he didn’t know. I asked, “What did it taste like?” and he said, “It toste like vitamins.”

Because, you know, the past tense of “taste” is definitely “toste”.

It’s a good thing we have him in school.

Here’s to a lovely school year, dear son! May you continue to grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man. You are so loved!

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33 Responses

  1. Christine 7 September 2011 at 8:00 am

    I like the gallery view…they’re just still wonky for me. (Not beating a dead horse–just thought you’d still like to know.) You and Hazel are cute. I bet you had fun with just your girl!

    Sad news: There is no secret word. :(

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  2. Kristin Smith 7 September 2011 at 8:11 am

    I like seeing all the pics in the post…but that is just me! I like the new site…very pretty…only thing I think is “missing” if you will is sweet Evie being more prominent. Mean it as no harsh criticism or anything :)…just think she is such a big part of your story I liked when you had an easy to find “link” to her on the front page of the old site!! Awesome job running in the marathon…wish I could force myself to run but it is TERRIBLE for me and I look freakish when I do it too!! haha!
    Have a great day!!

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    • Raechel Myers 7 September 2011 at 8:56 am

      Thanks for the feedback, Kristin. I have a button made for our girl and it’s just waiting to go up. Nice to know she is missed :) I also have changes to make to our “about” page that will share about each of our family members in more detail. Evie will have a nice space there as well.

      Again, thanks so much for the lovely feedback and for being a faithful follower who notices when things are “missing”. A lovely day to you as well!

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  3. .ivy 7 September 2011 at 9:00 am

    My daughter started preschool yesterday. She’s a 4 too!

    I prefer the photos imbedded within the post, but only because I do most of my blog reading on my phone with an RSS reader. The gallery doesn’t work there, I only see the preview image. The gallery photos are great on a computer though!

    Happy Wednesday!

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    • Raechel Myers 7 September 2011 at 9:04 am

      Aw, happy 1st day of preschool to your little girl! Thanks for the feedback about the photos, Ivy. Maybe I’ll just do the gallery if I have a TON of photos to share, but most of the time embed them in the post for easy viewing. Happy Wednesday to you, too!

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  4. alyssa 7 September 2011 at 9:28 am

    Sounds like Oliver had a great day at school! Love the part about “toste.” Did you know that the singular form of Kix (like the cereal) is kick? My kids are 7 and 12, and if they happen to see just one piece, they comment about a kick. And both of them still say taste-es instead of tastes. Old habits are hard to break!

    And I like the pics in the post!

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  5. Rachel 7 September 2011 at 11:14 am

    This post is hilarious–I love Oliver’s take on the English language! As far as your pics, I think I like when you work them into the post. I am new to blogging though, for what it’s worth. Hope Oliver has a great year in school!

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  6. Sarah-Anne 7 September 2011 at 1:34 pm

    was it seriously a year ago I saw that picture on the left posted for the first time?! because that’s just some really crazy stuff. so glad Oliver had a great first day!!
    as far as the pictures, i love commentaries on pictures within a post but i love your gallery feature as well!! it’s your blog and it’s up to you :)

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  7. Tina 7 September 2011 at 2:53 pm

    absolutely keep your pictures on here!!! otherwise i won’t be able to view them at work!! ;)

    and i can’t believe how big oliver is already. they grow up so fast…

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  8. Kristy 7 September 2011 at 7:50 pm

    The gallery view isn’t working for me either =(
    Also, the first picture of Oliver is blurry.

    The gallery pictures from the race that you posted yesterday, did work yesterday. Hope this helps.

    Your kiddos are adorable and have grown so much in the last year!

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  9. Gail E 7 September 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Oh, too adorable the photo of Oliver and Hazel together. First days of school are hard. Those milestones keep on rolling. I cried like a baby (embarrassingly out loud) all the way home (a 45-minute drive) when we left my youngest son at his dorm for freshman year. My husband didn’t get it. He said, “We live in a suburb of the city where he’s going to college, and you work in that city five days a week. Besides, you attend the same school he does in the evenings and on weekends. What could I say. It’s a mom thing.

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  10. Kaley [Y Mucho Más] 7 September 2011 at 8:58 pm

    I’m gonna be a total linguistics nerd here, but what Oliver is doing is so cool! Think about the word “write.” What’s the past tense? Not writed, but wrote. You insert an “o” in there. Thus, although I’m 99% certain Oliver has never heard anyone utter the word “toste,” he is doing what children do (almost miraculously) and applying his knowledge of how certain past tense verbs are formed and inserting an “o” in “taste” to make “toste.” Yes, it’s wrong, but it’s actually a sign that he’s acquiring language and understanding the unspoken rules of English.

    He’s lookin’ cute!

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    • Raechel Myers 7 September 2011 at 10:36 pm

      Haha! This both cracked me up and made me really happy. I love linguistics nerds! Some of my best friends are linguistics nerds. And you’re totally right – he’s learning and it really is cool!

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  11. Ashley 7 September 2011 at 11:56 pm

    Big boy! I am already freaking out about a YEAR from now when Brynlee will be off to preschool. Sigh. I’ll view the pictures any way, as long as they are there! :)

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