Good morning, good morning.

It’s still partial weekend over here because Ishu’s got the day off. Riyu, however, has to go to school. And based on how he reacted last night when we talked about who was dropping him off, he seems pretty pumped about it.

On Friday, there were some tears and clinginess at drop-off. But his teacher said they lasted for about two minutes and then he had a wonderful day. And he seemed so happy when we went to pick him up.

I feel so hopeful and excited about this year for him. For all of us!

Let’s do a weekend recap!

On Friday, after I dropped him off, I met Jen for coffee and bagels and distraction.

Ila and Juna came with me to pick-up and Riyu was real excited about it.

Then the three of us went to pick Ishu up and my heart just about melted when Riyu looked up at Ila and said, “SHOULD WE HOLD HANDS?!”

The rest of the day was spent in our apartment, listening to the kiddos giggle and have so much fun with one another.

Juna and Ishu packed a backpack and went on a picnic. Riyu slept real hard. Jen and I played all the games of Crossplay. We now have four games going against each other. Ha.

It was one of those really special days where you’re not doing anything quite extraordinary but it felt so magical all the same.

On Saturday, Ishu had a soccer game and then our apartment complex had a block party.

They set up food trucks and games, but the kids favorite was obviously the foam pit.

They played HARD. Riyu was slow to warm up but once he was in, he was IN.

After some much needed bath time, we finished the evening by watching Sing 2 (again). It’s just such a great movie.

On Sunday, we went to a park potluck.

The theme was “This Is How We Roll” and everyone brought something to go with the theme. Sushi rolls, pizza rolls, pinwheels, etc.

One of the moms had set up a sensory table and Riyu LOVED that. He also had his first taste of a fruit roll-up and that was a real win for him.

Ishu loved the art table, obviously.

Afterward, we went and watched Ila, Juna, and Winnie’s 2nd annual performance at the park. When Jen invited us, I thought this was something related to their dance class. But nope.

Organized, directed, choreographed all by the kids on their own.

I was so impressed.

We walked up and were handed drink tickets, snack tickets, and even a VIP ticket.

It was the best best best.

Now I gotta go get the LITTLE one ready for school. I warmed up some of those protein pancakes from Trader Joes (made with cottage cheese) and I guess I ruined his life because they’re not the same pancakes he’s used to.

I’m the worst, obviously.

BYE.