First Day of School

Well, Drew’s school year got off to a rocky start.  Drew was 35 minutes late to class thanks to some miscommunication about the schedule.  But, we promptly dressed Drew and I managed to eek in a quick picture.  Unlike last school year, his very first day of school, Drew happily joined his class, kissed and…

He’s a Star!

On the night of March 10, Drew and the preschool classes hosted a performance in which all classes sang songs for an audience.  It was Drew’s first on stage performance and the Acadamy Award Winner for Cutest Actor goes to……Drew Gatten! Click the image to see the full length video. Click the image to see…

The Waiting Game

You may recall from a few posts ago that the week of February 21st would come with some updates from Drew’s ortho doctors regarding plans or next steps to take in pursuit of reconstructive surgery for Drew’s legs.  Well, I’m sad to say that the week of February 21st has come and gone with no news…

Independent Drew

As a doting mother, I’m torn between the pride of watching my little boy grow up and accomplish “big boy” deeds and the sentimentality of my little boy’s innocence and dependence on me and his daddy.   Such as this morning as we approached the school.  He insisted on walking on his own across the parking…

First Day of School

It’s official: Drew is on track to growing up and moving out as Drew started his first day of school today. *sniff sniff*  We woke up to a couple inches of snow this morning so a little part of me was hoping school was called off, but after checking and re-checking, it was obvious that…