Addie’s pre-school was going to a pumpkin patch today. Addie has been . . let’s say . . not the model student and after a month of pre-school, she has decided she’s not going back to school. Nicole called me the other day and said “I think I am beginning to know what you went through with Chad!” Chad deserves this kind of payback but I don’t think Nicole does, and as the mom, she will be the one who gets all the bad reports from the teachers. Addie is smart, hard headed and as the only child and only grandchild to both sets of grandparents, she’s learned how to manipulate adults. I’m thankful she is not a whiner but she is definitely going to be in charge of everything she does . . whether it’s home with mom and dad, with grandparents or at school and she has a whole lot to learn about sitting down, taking instructions and being quiet.
Addie’s First Trip
But, you have to admit that she is so darned cute! I remember my mom, who was a teacher for many years, telling me when Chad was about Addie’s age: “He isn’t going to be nearly so cute when he starts kindergarten and there 25 more just like him in a classroom!”
I can’t believe how grownup she looks. It’s been less than 2 months since I saw her and she’s changed so much already. Addie had to wear her school T-shirt for the field trip but they needed sweaters, and Nicole was going on the field trip too, so they wore their matching sweaters that I made them last year.
Reports are that the kids all had a great time and Addie didn’t get in trouble. That’s good news! 🙂
Joyce says
She is quite a cutie, and she sounds like she’s a handful! I wish you all (teachers, parents, grandparents) luck…
Dottie N. says
She sure is cute and grown up!!
Valerie says
You are right, she looks so grown up and she is just beautiful. We want our children to be strong headed and secure but when it happens it can be annoying! As the nana of 2 boys I love seeing the girls. So adorable.
Judy S says
Oh, those big blue eyes!
Susan says
Wow, she seems so much older than just the last picture you showed. I didn’t know they could age two years in such a short time.
Sandy K says
I am sure happy my 4 year old grandson loves school we only hope it keeps that way. He is a hand full for the teachers you have to keep an eye on in at first I think he has settled done. He loves to run I bet a few aids got some exercise the first year having him in there classroom.
Donna says
With those gorgeous eyes I can see how she could easily manipulate but just keep in mind This to shall pass and she will settle down. Poor Nicole she’ll want to pull her hair out some days. Some one once told me raising kids was like nailing Jello to a tree and some days that’s exactly right. But the hugs and kisses and cuddles sure make it worth it!
Rebecca in SoCal says
Where did her baby face go? (I know, it already wasn’t “baby” face, but she looks so much older!)
I recognized the sweater before you identified it. It’s nice that she still wants to match her mother.
annie says
Oh my goodness, she looks so grown up, and such beautiful hair!
Sue S says
I have a gorgeous little granddaughter too, who would be so much happier with school if she were just RUNNING IT… We always tell her that she hears very well but she needs to work on her listening skills because you ask her to do something and she may or may not do it, depending upon whether SHE thinks it’s a good idea. You gotta love ’em. My son always says it’s a good thing kids are so cute or we’d want to strangle them in their sleep sometimes. Cheer up, her personality says that someday she may be in charge of everything!
Rose says
Addie is so adorable. We have a granddaughter (now 25 yrs old) that constantly challenged her parents from age 3. Our daughter said, “If you give her an inch she will take a mile.” It was a constant challenge during her growing-up years. However, she readily admits now she’s glad that her parents had their rules. She has seen other kids that didn’t have that upbringing and they didn’t turn out so well. Her younger sister was just the opposite–was not a constant challenge. It is rough raising kids these days with all the bad stuff going on.
Debi says
She sure does look grown up. Couldn’t believe it – but yes – very cute.