Last Thursday you and your class spent one of the last days of school at York Harbor Beach. Jess brought snacks, drinks, play stuff, and all of the students got to invite their families! I snuck out of work for a few hours and met you and Mom and Ad. This was a great little private beach. I've never been there but have driven by 100 times.
When I arrived I saw you, Ad and Gavin playing together. It was low tide, so the three of you were out towards the water a ways. There were some other Mom's and Kids there too. I met Ashton and Hunter.After I said hello to Mom, Jess and Diane, I came out to play with you guys. We played wiffle ball and did a little digging in the sand. Hunter came over and acted as though he wanted to play with us, but when I asked him he declined. He was a little shy.
Ad, lately you have been all about baseball. This is the time of year when JD and I typically play a lot of baseball, but with the hoop now, our time has been split. We don't do anything without you, unless you're asleep. At the beach this day, you where trying to pitch to JD and Gav. You were throwing the ball and the boys tried to hit it. I was a little worried cuz you were so close when you wound up, but it actually worked a few times.
JD, you and Gavin are really best buds. You complement each other, challenge each other, and have a great time together. Gav's mom is my age and she has two other boys, one 11, and one 8 (I think).
She said that she hasn't seen a relationship like this with her other boys and that it's unique that you guys get along so well. I often wonder if it will last a long time? I hope so.The weekend came quickly and we had a game on Saturday. It was a quick game, but we played 3 innings (we usually only play 2) You had your best hit of the year that day. You cranked the ball over everyone. All of the parents in unison said,"Wooooo."
Later on Saturday, Mom went to work. You and Ad and I played baseball outside before the rain came. The three of us had pizza (pepperoni) for dinner and watched the Belmont horse race. It was so fun. We were yelling at the TV and cheering for the Philly. We saw the first win for a female horse in 102 years. Addie, you even got in the spirit. You were yelling and shouting just as loud as JD and I. The next day on Sports Center the race highlights were on, and you looked at me as if to say, "Can we yell again?"
Also that night, you were getting into some serious trouble. You were grabbing the plastic golf club and hitting everything, including JD!
Then you snuck into the cabinet to get food more than once. You threw a ball at the TV, and all of this with a smile on your face. I did get a picture of your guilty look at some point throughout the night.The next day the three of us went to Long Sands Beach as Mom had a boating lesson with Grandy way up north. We arrived at about 7:30 am and stayed for about 5 hours. We picked up some breakfast sandwiches and drinks on the way. This was the first time since I've had either of you that I was able to read the paper at the beach for more than 12 seconds. You guys went off and played together for a good hour and a half or so right when we arrived.
I read the Sports and News section! By the time I was done, I was ready to play. We played ball, chased seagulls, and got our feet wet. You both completely love the beach. Ad, you are taken aback by the birds. You stop in your tracks to look at them and watch them go. JD, you went in the water just about all the way. Your hair wasn't wet but the rest of you was!
When we got home, I mowed the lawn after putting Ad down for a nap. After that JD and I played some baseball, and when Ad woke up we had a picnic at the table under the tree. JD, ever since we moved the table there, you have wanted to eat at it (its been about a month).
It was such a nice day today, so we had hot dogs and drinks under the tree, followed by tons of baseball, bike riding, golf, and basketball.Today was JD's graduation from Nursery School. Last night I told you that this was it for school and you said, "Forever, like I'm never going back?" I explained that you won't go back for school but we would keep in touch with Jess.
You got sad, and asked if you would see Gavin anymore. I told you that Mom and Dianne already worked out a schedule for the summer. You asked also about Jess. You really value your relationships with people even though you don't yet now it. You think about events and the implications of events constantly. Your memory amazes me all the time.The ceremony started with all of the kids walking out with their hats on. Gavin and You were separated which I'm thinking this was not a coincidence.
All of the kids sang songs, did sign language, and got awards. I didn't even know you were being taught sign language, but you did a great job. Ad, Mom and I went to the beach while we waited for the ceremony to start.I have to say JD, I was a little emotional today. Not at the ceremony but before. When I woke up I was thinking of your first day of school in Wellesley. You were so little and it broke my heart to leave you. You've learned a lot at this school in York and as a family we've come a long way.
You have gone through little stages in the last two years that Jess has been a part of even if in a very small way. I have enjoyed looking at your projects, watching you learn your letters, and hearing your everyday tales of school. You will miss Jess and I actually think we all will. I always say, you can't go wrong with a red head!Following the ceremony, our family went with Gavin's family to Friendly's. You two had your own table and ordered HUGE blue drinks. Brett and Dianne are very good people which explains why Gav is such a good guy.
I can't believe that we're on to the next step for JD. In three months you are going to be getting on the bus to kindergarten. I think that might be an emotional day too.
