Change seems to be in the air at the Jones Abode this fall. The seasons are changing, of course. But it's more then just the cool chill in the morning, and the first tentative leaves falling from the trees. There are some more interesting and exciting changes in the works.
Now of course, in Aiden's world if you want to see change all you have to do is blink. As a toddler, it seems that every day, week and month can bring a world of change. It is hard to imagine him this time last year, not even crawling yet, and still very much a baby. And now here he is running, laughing, screaming, playing, dancing and on and on...
So anyway, I was talking about changes. And for Aiden his big change is that he is going to school for the first time! Ok, it's not school exactly but he is going with Jen to a 'Mommy and Me' class at Great Valley Church. Even though the official school years are still a long way off, this is his first time in a structured learning situation like this, so for him it probably feels like a big deal.
In case you weren't sure by this point, the pictures on this post are Aiden's first "first day of school pictures." It's funny to think that there will be a time when the years will be measured by the beginning and end of the school years as much as anything else. It's hard to imagine, and I'm glad that those days are still years away. I know that there are lots of big changes coming down the road in Aiden's life, but for now we are more than happy to enjoy the little, every day ones.
In an additional change of note, I'm in the midst of my first week at brand new job. This change is one that has been a long time coming, and I hope will be a positive one for me and my family. By taking a position at a hospital that is much closer to home I am looking forward to less time spent in the car, and especially more time at home with Jen and Aiden. It is hard to leave a place where you feel comfortable and sure, but I think that the positive effects of this change will make the hard parts very worthwhile.
6 comments:
Jen looks gorgeous!
aw, thanks Rach! you're so sweet- especially considering I am not used to getting up and out the door in the morning!!
Aiden looks SO cute in his little fall outfit! Good thing he has some fashionable parents.
Rob/Jen:
You will have to take a picture of Aiden leaving for the first day of school all the way through high school. I think mom did that for Jen and the other kids all the way through their senior year.
I am not so sure we have a picture of Jen leaving for college, and it may sould crazy but that will happen all too soon with Aiden!!
A lot of my comments have to do with time passing by quickly, but it is all true. Enjoy every moment you able to with Aiden for some day you will remember what I have told you and the house will be so every quiet.
The good news is that from time to time we hear the screams, giggles, dancing and talking of our grandson Aiden!!!
Love,
Pop Pop
Jen, you do look fabulouse! (Liking the shoes:) Aiden is quite the hip toddler as well...are those chucks I see him sporting?
It is amazing all the little changes you've seen over the past year. It's even more profound for people who don't get to see him in the day to day. Like I when I saw him laying in the crib for the first time in a few months. I could hardly believe it!
Blessings on you Aiden you sweet sweet boy!
Rich - This may be the end of the series "Jen goes to school" with Jen as a Mommy accompanying her little sweetie to Mommy & Me! Jen - you are a beautiful Mommy, inside and out! Aiden - Grandma loves seeing you every Friday at Mommy & Me!
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