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Keegan is almost 5 years old, and while we don’t fill every post with all the new things he is learning and doing, there are a couple of “firsts” that is worth mentioning.

At the end of September, Keegan had his first fishing experience. We went out on a boat with my friend Gary, and tried to catch some fish. Keegan helped set up the bait on the hook and casts the line, and he got really good at reeling it in. He also got to live the real fishing experience of not catching anything! He was quite disappointed, but he still enjoyed the trip.

pretty stinky stuff! No wonder no fish bit the line!

Another important first was Keegan’s first movie at a theater. We have been waiting so long because he has not been able to stay still, and most importantly quiet, for the whole movie. However, after seeing how well he behaved during the outdoor movie this summer, we figured it was worth a try. Finding Nemo was being re-released in 3D (which was pretty much a waste), so we took him to watch it. I had a little sticker shock, since the price was quite high for a matinee, but we had a good time. Keegan is still too light to sit on the chairs without additional weight, but usually my purse works. He loved the experience, and he even enjoyed the previews and commercials.

Last but not least, Keegan went to a Parents’ Night Out event, by himself, which is a HUGE thing for us. This is the first time we can drop him off somewhere and leave. The event was organized by his pool, and while he initially told me he would like to go, he immediately changed his mind as he realized we would not be there. I signed him up anyway, and “worked”on him for 4 days. We finally convinced him, somewhat, with the promise of a present if he did not have fun.Or better, we simply stopped asking him if he wanted to go, and told him he was going.

It turned out that Jada was there too, which helped, and seeing his teacher made him feel better. We had a nice, leisurely dinner, and when we picked him up, he was happy and had a good time. We too are very happy, since usually these events are cheaper than a traditional sitter, and they are probably more fun for him. So we are looking forward to another Parents’ Night Out.