Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Question
Is it common for a flu vaccination to cost something? What I mean is, is this typically something that is covered by even a basic insurance plan?
The Right Stuff
On Sunday evening, I went to see New Kids On The Block at the Garden. I am pretty sure the infatuation I had as a teen? Is back full force because seriously? I think it was the best concert EVER, including the 4 times I saw them as a kid. It took me back...it took me way back.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
New to the list...
...of things that are so good, they should be illegal, we have...
Nilla Dippers
Spread 6 Nilla Wafers w/ 1 tsp of peanut butter, and top each with another wafer to make 6 cookie sandwiches.
2. Microwave 1 Baker's Semi Sweet Chocolate Square in microwaveable bowl on high for 30 seconds or until melted.
3. Dip each cookie halfway in to melted chocolate then place on waxed paper. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes until chocolate is set.
I made these today for the kids as an after school snack. So far, Emily and Julia are big fans. For Katherine, who oddly likes peanut butter and chocolate, just doesn't like them together (I know, what a weirdo huh?!?!?) I just dipped the wafers in chocolate, skipping the peanut butter altogether. She will be home shortly to try them out (1/2 day of school today).
Nilla Dippers
Spread 6 Nilla Wafers w/ 1 tsp of peanut butter, and top each with another wafer to make 6 cookie sandwiches.
2. Microwave 1 Baker's Semi Sweet Chocolate Square in microwaveable bowl on high for 30 seconds or until melted.
3. Dip each cookie halfway in to melted chocolate then place on waxed paper. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes until chocolate is set.
I made these today for the kids as an after school snack. So far, Emily and Julia are big fans. For Katherine, who oddly likes peanut butter and chocolate, just doesn't like them together (I know, what a weirdo huh?!?!?) I just dipped the wafers in chocolate, skipping the peanut butter altogether. She will be home shortly to try them out (1/2 day of school today).
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
I Gave In...well, Sort Of
I just added a line to our existing account for Emily to get a cell phone. I always said this wouldn't happen until she was 16. I changed my mind, and here's why.
Emily, following in my footsteps no doubt, has a lot of interest in the extra curricular stuff...student council, drama club, SANE, etc). All of these things take place after school hours. The late bus runs on Monday and Wednesday and leaves the school at 3:25, one hour after normal school dismissal time. I was very nervous about her taking the late bus because it is possible they could drop her off up to a mile away from home. There is no way I am letting her walk from wherever to our house, seeing as we live on a main road. In order for her to able to stay after, I was going to have to pick her up at 3:25, which would mean I would not be home in time for Julia to get home at 3:30. I could pick Julia up (which I will do today) but she loves the bus and consistency is a hugely important thing for her. So, we are getting a cell phone so she can call us wherever she gets dropped off and we can come and get her right away.
She will only be bringing it with on her the days in which she plans to stay after. I have arranged it so texting and internet access are blocked, and do not plan on letting her use it for any other reason except to call home.
I am not 100 % sure I love this idea, but it seems like the best way to get everyone where they need to be when, and with the least amount of hassle.
Emily, following in my footsteps no doubt, has a lot of interest in the extra curricular stuff...student council, drama club, SANE, etc). All of these things take place after school hours. The late bus runs on Monday and Wednesday and leaves the school at 3:25, one hour after normal school dismissal time. I was very nervous about her taking the late bus because it is possible they could drop her off up to a mile away from home. There is no way I am letting her walk from wherever to our house, seeing as we live on a main road. In order for her to able to stay after, I was going to have to pick her up at 3:25, which would mean I would not be home in time for Julia to get home at 3:30. I could pick Julia up (which I will do today) but she loves the bus and consistency is a hugely important thing for her. So, we are getting a cell phone so she can call us wherever she gets dropped off and we can come and get her right away.
She will only be bringing it with on her the days in which she plans to stay after. I have arranged it so texting and internet access are blocked, and do not plan on letting her use it for any other reason except to call home.
I am not 100 % sure I love this idea, but it seems like the best way to get everyone where they need to be when, and with the least amount of hassle.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Blah Blah Blah
I have nothing to say really. I just figured I'd post, you know, just because.
Let's see? What can I tell you about? I rearranged the office today to make it so Julia's toys could be in here, rather than taking over the living room. I had thought about making it so two of the three kids shared a room, and re-making one of the rooms upstairs a playroom, but, I decided against it. I had the room in here(well, at least after rearranging a bit), and it just made more sense.
Next on the "home improvements" list? Painting Emily and Katherine's bedrooms. I need to go start looking at colors and what not, then plan a weekend to have a painting party (P.S. Heath, your invited). It will be nice to so it now, when it's not so hot up there, although with the wood stove burning, my kids can spend the winter wearing summer pajamas to bed. It gets upwards of 80 degrees up there at times.
Speaking of the wood stove, it's one of the few things I am looking forward to about upcoming winter weather. I just love that kind of heat it gives off...which might make no sense to someone who hasn't experienced it but it's just a different kind of heat then what you get with regular home heating.
Anyway, Julia is trying to serve me breakfast with her kitchen toys, so that will have to do for now.
Let's see? What can I tell you about? I rearranged the office today to make it so Julia's toys could be in here, rather than taking over the living room. I had thought about making it so two of the three kids shared a room, and re-making one of the rooms upstairs a playroom, but, I decided against it. I had the room in here(well, at least after rearranging a bit), and it just made more sense.
Next on the "home improvements" list? Painting Emily and Katherine's bedrooms. I need to go start looking at colors and what not, then plan a weekend to have a painting party (P.S. Heath, your invited). It will be nice to so it now, when it's not so hot up there, although with the wood stove burning, my kids can spend the winter wearing summer pajamas to bed. It gets upwards of 80 degrees up there at times.
Speaking of the wood stove, it's one of the few things I am looking forward to about upcoming winter weather. I just love that kind of heat it gives off...which might make no sense to someone who hasn't experienced it but it's just a different kind of heat then what you get with regular home heating.
Anyway, Julia is trying to serve me breakfast with her kitchen toys, so that will have to do for now.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Emily's Middle School Experience So Far
Mostly? It's been good. I mean, she seems happy (most of the time at least), likes switching classes and seems to like her teachers. Really the only thing that has been too much for her? The absurd amount of organization that they expect out of an 11 year old, let alone one who has more trouble with this sort of thing than the everyday 11 year old.
For lack of a better way of wording this, I am going to list the "problems" we have had with organizational type things so far this year:
-lost her agenda that she needs everyday.
-missed two math assignments (although they weren't technically missing, she had them in her folder and just forgot to turn them in when the teacher asked).
-forgot a rough draft of a paper she needed in order to write the final draft.
-forgot to bring home a modified study guide her social studies teacher gave her ( but YAY for her social studies teacher actually following her 504 plan)
-has been late to math class once
-is late to homeroom frequently( although in all fairness her bus is one of the last ones to arrive thanks to us living on the other side of town, but I am fairly certain it arrives in plenty of time for her to get to class).
-forgot to write a rough draft of a paper, or even tell me about the final draft being due...found out when I called the homework hot line.
To me? This seems like a lot...considering we are only ending the 2nd full week of school. There are some people who are going to argue that this is just a "kid being a kid." while I agree on some level, the truth is? This is by no means some thing we can let go, nor is it something that I think most kids go through. If that were true, that all kids in her age group were this disorganized, I sincerely doubt the expectations of those in charge would be the same. In other words, if it was the norm for kids her age to forget their things, lose their things and be late to things, it would be unlikely that those in charge would expect that of them, or at least not to the degree that they do. It's not like I am saying that makes it so there is something wrong with Emily...just that she's a little more unique than one might think, and perhaps her way of doing things (or even not doing them) is a little different then what would be considered "average" for her age. The bottom line is, while I don't think it's ok to insist on doing anything to inherently change her, if she is to "survive" in this crazy little world called "middle school"she is going to have to make some changes in the way she does things.
I spoke with her guidance counselor the other day. She in turn met with Emily yesterday. I also know that the guidance counselor has been going to all of the classrooms during SSR time (Silent Sustained Reading) and speaking with all of the 6th grade classes about middle school, organization, "talk aloud strategies" and various other things. Both the guidance counselor and Emily's math teacher who I met briefly at Open House have said Emily has a wonderful attitude, is willing to accept help, and that she is a "good kid." So that will certainly help her in the long run.
Next Up: Organizing ideas...both mental and physical that may help.
For lack of a better way of wording this, I am going to list the "problems" we have had with organizational type things so far this year:
-lost her agenda that she needs everyday.
-missed two math assignments (although they weren't technically missing, she had them in her folder and just forgot to turn them in when the teacher asked).
-forgot a rough draft of a paper she needed in order to write the final draft.
-forgot to bring home a modified study guide her social studies teacher gave her ( but YAY for her social studies teacher actually following her 504 plan)
-has been late to math class once
-is late to homeroom frequently( although in all fairness her bus is one of the last ones to arrive thanks to us living on the other side of town, but I am fairly certain it arrives in plenty of time for her to get to class).
-forgot to write a rough draft of a paper, or even tell me about the final draft being due...found out when I called the homework hot line.
To me? This seems like a lot...considering we are only ending the 2nd full week of school. There are some people who are going to argue that this is just a "kid being a kid." while I agree on some level, the truth is? This is by no means some thing we can let go, nor is it something that I think most kids go through. If that were true, that all kids in her age group were this disorganized, I sincerely doubt the expectations of those in charge would be the same. In other words, if it was the norm for kids her age to forget their things, lose their things and be late to things, it would be unlikely that those in charge would expect that of them, or at least not to the degree that they do. It's not like I am saying that makes it so there is something wrong with Emily...just that she's a little more unique than one might think, and perhaps her way of doing things (or even not doing them) is a little different then what would be considered "average" for her age. The bottom line is, while I don't think it's ok to insist on doing anything to inherently change her, if she is to "survive" in this crazy little world called "middle school"she is going to have to make some changes in the way she does things.
I spoke with her guidance counselor the other day. She in turn met with Emily yesterday. I also know that the guidance counselor has been going to all of the classrooms during SSR time (Silent Sustained Reading) and speaking with all of the 6th grade classes about middle school, organization, "talk aloud strategies" and various other things. Both the guidance counselor and Emily's math teacher who I met briefly at Open House have said Emily has a wonderful attitude, is willing to accept help, and that she is a "good kid." So that will certainly help her in the long run.
Next Up: Organizing ideas...both mental and physical that may help.
FYI
Adventures In Education has been updated, and will be updated again shortly with the 2nd of a planned series of posts.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Middle School:Expectations
This will be the first in a short series of posts. If I were to include all my thoughts on this subject in one entry, you could potentially be reading for days!
I thought I would start by listing quite literally what was expected of Emily as far as what she needs for each class, and what she is expected to remember to bring with her to each class.
Chorus (yes she actually needs stuff to go sing): black 3 ring binder, 2 pencils, composition notebook, agenda. Students will write journal entries in the comp book at the end of every chorus class. Concerts are mandatory. There are two each year.
World Geography: 2 inch 3 ring binder, notebook dividers, colored pencils, textbook,agenda.
Math: 2 inch 3 ring binder, notebook paper, pen, pencil, textbook, agenda. 3-4 nights homework will be given. Late homework=no credit.
ELA (you ready for this?) agenda, homework folder, SSR book, pencil, reading notebook, writing journal, reading log, 2 textbooks.
Science: white notebook, text book, agenda, pencil.
The school uses the "rotation" scheduling approach, so they have classes on an A B C schedule. They also have specified locker breaks, in which they are allowed to go back to their lockers to trade books etc. for the next class.
Let's use an "A" day as an example. On an "A" day she needs to have the following with her in the morning before her next locker break: 2 inch 3 ring binder, notebook dividers, homework folder, colored pencils, textbook,agenda,white notebook, text book.
At her next locker break she needs to have/remember all of this: 2 inch 3 ring binder, notebook, pen, pencil, textbook, agenda, homework folder, SSR book, reading notebook, writing journal, reading log, 2 textbooks.
At her final break of the day she needs to remember to bring home her agenda, homework folder, and any textbooks or binders/notebooks she may need to complete her homework.
Oh, and did I mention that they are not allowed to carry their backpacks around the building? Taken directly from the handbook: In order to avoid congestion in the corridors, and to assist students in the organization and care of books and materials, backpacks and book bags may not be carried during the school day. Upon entering the building, backpacks, book bags, and gym bags will be placed in the student lockers.Locker breaks will be held periodically throughout the day. I have yet to be in there when the hallway was bustling with kids going to a fro, but let me tell you, on the few occasions in which I have been there (including tonight for Open House) the hallways seem plenty wide, as do the cluster areas where the lockers are located. This seems like a silly rule to me, and if I were in charge,I would be more concerned with books being dropped, or pencils being slipped on, or any other number of things that could occur when kids are carrying armloads of books around.
Anyway, is it me, or does this seem like a lot for even a "regular" kid who doesn't have issues with organization or attention, above and beyond what would be considered normal for the age?
Elementary school, for all it did do, certainly did not do an adequate job preparing Emily for the "big leagues", at least on an organizational level. I am appalled by most of what is expected of her.
I thought I would start by listing quite literally what was expected of Emily as far as what she needs for each class, and what she is expected to remember to bring with her to each class.
Chorus (yes she actually needs stuff to go sing): black 3 ring binder, 2 pencils, composition notebook, agenda. Students will write journal entries in the comp book at the end of every chorus class. Concerts are mandatory. There are two each year.
World Geography: 2 inch 3 ring binder, notebook dividers, colored pencils, textbook,agenda.
Math: 2 inch 3 ring binder, notebook paper, pen, pencil, textbook, agenda. 3-4 nights homework will be given. Late homework=no credit.
ELA (you ready for this?) agenda, homework folder, SSR book, pencil, reading notebook, writing journal, reading log, 2 textbooks.
Science: white notebook, text book, agenda, pencil.
The school uses the "rotation" scheduling approach, so they have classes on an A B C schedule. They also have specified locker breaks, in which they are allowed to go back to their lockers to trade books etc. for the next class.
Let's use an "A" day as an example. On an "A" day she needs to have the following with her in the morning before her next locker break: 2 inch 3 ring binder, notebook dividers, homework folder, colored pencils, textbook,agenda,white notebook, text book.
At her next locker break she needs to have/remember all of this: 2 inch 3 ring binder, notebook, pen, pencil, textbook, agenda, homework folder, SSR book, reading notebook, writing journal, reading log, 2 textbooks.
At her final break of the day she needs to remember to bring home her agenda, homework folder, and any textbooks or binders/notebooks she may need to complete her homework.
Oh, and did I mention that they are not allowed to carry their backpacks around the building? Taken directly from the handbook: In order to avoid congestion in the corridors, and to assist students in the organization and care of books and materials, backpacks and book bags may not be carried during the school day. Upon entering the building, backpacks, book bags, and gym bags will be placed in the student lockers.Locker breaks will be held periodically throughout the day. I have yet to be in there when the hallway was bustling with kids going to a fro, but let me tell you, on the few occasions in which I have been there (including tonight for Open House) the hallways seem plenty wide, as do the cluster areas where the lockers are located. This seems like a silly rule to me, and if I were in charge,I would be more concerned with books being dropped, or pencils being slipped on, or any other number of things that could occur when kids are carrying armloads of books around.
Anyway, is it me, or does this seem like a lot for even a "regular" kid who doesn't have issues with organization or attention, above and beyond what would be considered normal for the age?
Elementary school, for all it did do, certainly did not do an adequate job preparing Emily for the "big leagues", at least on an organizational level. I am appalled by most of what is expected of her.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Controversy!
What is your true, honest to goodness opinion about PTA...what they do, who joins, what meetings are like? Feel free to answer even if you have never been to a meeting, or a member, or attended a PTA event in your town. I am looking for opinions/impressions from both members and non members alike!
And please, be honest. I am pretty hard to offend! : )
And please, be honest. I am pretty hard to offend! : )
Happy Birthday...
...to Ryun, who turns 35 today. He's officially staring 40 down at this point, I think.
I feel like there is pretty good chance that he will never grow up (and I do mean that in the nicest of possible ways) but there's something good to be said about being young at heart, don' t you think? It's just a number after all.
Anyway, Happy Birthday Ryun! Here's to many more!
I feel like there is pretty good chance that he will never grow up (and I do mean that in the nicest of possible ways) but there's something good to be said about being young at heart, don' t you think? It's just a number after all.
Anyway, Happy Birthday Ryun! Here's to many more!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Upcoming Entries
...Why Homework Is Evil (which will actually appear at the education blog)
...Update on the photography adventures which will appear here, and maybe at the photography blog.
....probably some other stuff that is escaping me right now.
...Update on the photography adventures which will appear here, and maybe at the photography blog.
....probably some other stuff that is escaping me right now.
Friday, September 12, 2008
So...
...if I have my own domain name (which I do) and I want it to point to another site (say, like a shutterfly professional photo gallery) how do I make that happen?
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The Milestones Are Piling Up
Yesterday, for the first time ever, I left Emily home alone with Julia. It was for about 40 minutes total...in 20 minute increments while Ryun dropped off and picked up Katherine at dance. From all accounts (Ryun, Julia and Emily) it went well. When i called to chat with her (in between our officer transition meeting and the regular PTA meeting, I asked her how it went and she said this: "Good. Julia colored in the coloring book first, then she wanted to watch her "shows." So I set her up with the tv, and then went downstairs and transferred the laundry for you." I just thought it was funny that she, of her own accord, decided that she was home alone so she would do the laundry.
In other"milestoney" news, I actually had to pick Julia up from preschool yesterday becasue of a conflict in scheduling that was going to make it impossible for her to ride the bus. When I got there, the teacher's assistant asked me what happened to Julia over the summer. She said that she is "Miss. Independent" this year and that she notices a huge difference from last year. when I checked in with her teacher, she too said Julia was doing very well. It's so nice to hear that other people are noticing the changes in her as well. YAY!
In other"milestoney" news, I actually had to pick Julia up from preschool yesterday becasue of a conflict in scheduling that was going to make it impossible for her to ride the bus. When I got there, the teacher's assistant asked me what happened to Julia over the summer. She said that she is "Miss. Independent" this year and that she notices a huge difference from last year. when I checked in with her teacher, she too said Julia was doing very well. It's so nice to hear that other people are noticing the changes in her as well. YAY!
Monday, September 8, 2008
First Day
Today is Julia's first official day of preschool. The bus will be coming at 12:10 to pick her up. She seems very excited about this...I hope it translates in to real life!
She was so excited this morning that she wanted to take her shower right after she ate breakfast so she could be all ready for the bus when it comes after lunch. I decided to take a few pictures of her this morning while we were waiting for Katherine to get on the bus to go.
And having nothing to do with Julia and school, I took this picture just because I love how the lawn looks in the morning...fresh with dew, and with the shadows of the trees being cast by the sun.
*UPDATE* She did it! YAY! She had the "I might cry" look, but, unless she lost it when the bus pulled away, she was totally fine! Woo hoo!
And now, of course, pictures!
Sh absolutely insisted that I take a picture of her new "running" sneakers, as she calls them.
There she is waiting in the driveway, looking as cute as ever.
Here comes the bus!
Clibing up the stairs was a little hard for her, but with some help, she did it!
She was so excited this morning that she wanted to take her shower right after she ate breakfast so she could be all ready for the bus when it comes after lunch. I decided to take a few pictures of her this morning while we were waiting for Katherine to get on the bus to go.
And having nothing to do with Julia and school, I took this picture just because I love how the lawn looks in the morning...fresh with dew, and with the shadows of the trees being cast by the sun.
*UPDATE* She did it! YAY! She had the "I might cry" look, but, unless she lost it when the bus pulled away, she was totally fine! Woo hoo!
And now, of course, pictures!
Sh absolutely insisted that I take a picture of her new "running" sneakers, as she calls them.
There she is waiting in the driveway, looking as cute as ever.
Here comes the bus!
Clibing up the stairs was a little hard for her, but with some help, she did it!
And here she is, all ready to go!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Julia's Preschool Orientation
Well, she didn't freak like last year which was good! She was quite clingy at first, and, when I was eventually able to put her down she wouldn't go anywhere without me. Still, this is a big improvement from last year at the beginning when I had to pry her off of my leg, screaming crying.
Her classroom looks nice. Her new teacher seems fantastic...very professional, but personable and approachable at the same time.
*UPDATE* After actually dreaming about this last night, silly me was forgetting that this was just her orientation, and she acted just like she did at last year's orientation. It wasn't until she faced actually leaving me that she freaked. So, Monday she is riding the bus and going to her class room all by herself. It will probably be a good thing for her in the long run that I won't be there, but for me? Knowing what she is like and how hard this kind of thing is for her? It might not be so good. It's also making me reconsider the whole bus thing. Maybe I should just put her on it all four days. That way, there won't be any days which I drop her off, making the "no mommy" days even harder. I will be volunteering in her classroom anyway, probably once a week or once every other, so I will still have a first hand account about what's going on (which was the main reason for me driving her any way).
Her classroom looks nice. Her new teacher seems fantastic...very professional, but personable and approachable at the same time.
*UPDATE* After actually dreaming about this last night, silly me was forgetting that this was just her orientation, and she acted just like she did at last year's orientation. It wasn't until she faced actually leaving me that she freaked. So, Monday she is riding the bus and going to her class room all by herself. It will probably be a good thing for her in the long run that I won't be there, but for me? Knowing what she is like and how hard this kind of thing is for her? It might not be so good. It's also making me reconsider the whole bus thing. Maybe I should just put her on it all four days. That way, there won't be any days which I drop her off, making the "no mommy" days even harder. I will be volunteering in her classroom anyway, probably once a week or once every other, so I will still have a first hand account about what's going on (which was the main reason for me driving her any way).
And one more thing...
...on the political realm...
I though it was kind of cool that Sarah Palin mentioned her career on the political path started with joining her local PTA.
I though it was kind of cool that Sarah Palin mentioned her career on the political path started with joining her local PTA.
And This Is What I Am Thinking...
...about the "Sarah Palin's daughter is 17, pregnant, and unmarried" thing.
I has absolutely no bearing on anything related to governing this country. It's a personal, family matter that should be left the hell alone.
But...
On a more personal level, I was also thinking that it would really, really suck to be Sarah Palin's daughter if, say, she didn't want to get married, just because she was pregnant...or if she wanted to give the baby up for adoption...or if, oh my goodness, she wanted to have an abortion (which for the record I don't personally agree with, but would never feel it my place to decide if it was ok for someone else). More than likely, she couldn't (or wouldn't )do any of the above because when your the VP's daughter? Appearances matter, really matter. Instead, she has to follow the, "Oh, your 17 and pregnant? Get married immediately, because, yeah, that's the smart thing to do" mentality.
In reality? It might not be. Hell, it worked for me (although by contrast I was 21, pregnant and unmarried) but I don't think I am the norm. I could be way off here, but the point is? I have this feeling that some of this? Might be getting forced upon the poor kids. Some may argue of course, that they made their own proverbial bed, they should lay in it. While that may be true, I really don't think it's anyone else's place (including her own parents) to tell her and her boyfriend exactly how to lay in it.
Of course there is always the possibility that she wants all of this. I just like playing Devil's Advocate every once in a while.
I has absolutely no bearing on anything related to governing this country. It's a personal, family matter that should be left the hell alone.
But...
On a more personal level, I was also thinking that it would really, really suck to be Sarah Palin's daughter if, say, she didn't want to get married, just because she was pregnant...or if she wanted to give the baby up for adoption...or if, oh my goodness, she wanted to have an abortion (which for the record I don't personally agree with, but would never feel it my place to decide if it was ok for someone else). More than likely, she couldn't (or wouldn't )do any of the above because when your the VP's daughter? Appearances matter, really matter. Instead, she has to follow the, "Oh, your 17 and pregnant? Get married immediately, because, yeah, that's the smart thing to do" mentality.
In reality? It might not be. Hell, it worked for me (although by contrast I was 21, pregnant and unmarried) but I don't think I am the norm. I could be way off here, but the point is? I have this feeling that some of this? Might be getting forced upon the poor kids. Some may argue of course, that they made their own proverbial bed, they should lay in it. While that may be true, I really don't think it's anyone else's place (including her own parents) to tell her and her boyfriend exactly how to lay in it.
Of course there is always the possibility that she wants all of this. I just like playing Devil's Advocate every once in a while.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
So Here's Where I Stand
Obama: Much better "speech giver."
McCain: had much better things to say, even if he can't say them with the same charm and charisma.
McCain: had much better things to say, even if he can't say them with the same charm and charisma.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
First Day Of School
*UPDATE* In a nutshell, it went off without a hitch. Emily and I got up way too early (5:45)and she had more than a 1/2 hour to kill before getting on the bus. The downtime is nice though, so we may just keep it that way. The bus came at 7:15. She was funny asking me not to take a picture of her actually getting on the bus (as if I would right...okay, okay I did but it was from a distance on the deck...LOL). Yes, I got a tad teary -eyed watching the bus drive away, in keeping with the "I cry about everything" tradition. She's my baby though...and she's going to middle school, which if you ask me seems impossible seeing how she was just born, like last week or something.
Katherine, who was making a little milestone of her own by switching to the "big school" and going to 3rd grade, did very well. It was totally weird, waiting for the bus with just her, as opposed to her and Em. I am sure it will be even weirder next year when Julia will be in kindergarten and waiting with Katherine to go on the bus (Speaking of crying, next year there could be a new river forming in Middleboro ).
I have to admit, I did like the "staggered" start times. Getting one kid at a time ready and out the door is just easier.
Katherine, who was making a little milestone of her own by switching to the "big school" and going to 3rd grade, did very well. It was totally weird, waiting for the bus with just her, as opposed to her and Em. I am sure it will be even weirder next year when Julia will be in kindergarten and waiting with Katherine to go on the bus (Speaking of crying, next year there could be a new river forming in Middleboro ).
I have to admit, I did like the "staggered" start times. Getting one kid at a time ready and out the door is just easier.
Monday, September 1, 2008
And in the "Holy Crap" Department we have...
...my kids starting school on Wednesday.
Oddly, I am about as "unready" emotionally for this as I could possibly be. I have no idea why really, except, that this summer, more so than others, I have really enjoyed the time I have spent with the kids. Of course, every summer with them has been enjoyable, but, this summer...was somehow more enjoyable than usual, and for no real apparent reason. I can't remember ever feeling this "blah" about it.
We spent the day down by the water today, and that helped to take the edge off a bit. It also helped to increase the dread that winter will be upon us before we know it and trips to the water will be no more. Ugh.
Oddly, I am about as "unready" emotionally for this as I could possibly be. I have no idea why really, except, that this summer, more so than others, I have really enjoyed the time I have spent with the kids. Of course, every summer with them has been enjoyable, but, this summer...was somehow more enjoyable than usual, and for no real apparent reason. I can't remember ever feeling this "blah" about it.
We spent the day down by the water today, and that helped to take the edge off a bit. It also helped to increase the dread that winter will be upon us before we know it and trips to the water will be no more. Ugh.
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