Runaway Nose

This week has gone pretty well, minus daycare. Since I now have to be at work by 7:15, Daniel takes Trey to daycare. He also has to drop Lily off at the bus stop and take Meghan to a neighbor's house to wait for her bus (Super DAD!). Trey has now started to cry as soon as Daniel pulls into the parking lot! He is happy to see me when I pick him up and they say he has had a good day, it is just not pleasant when he is dropped off. And to top it all off....he has only been back 4 days....FOUR DAYS....and has a runny nose! Seriously! I can't believe he already has one and it hasn't even been a full week! ***SIGH** This does not bode well for the rest of the year!

A New School Year.....Day 1

As far as first days go, this one went really well. The girls got up easily (Lily only had to be told twice), got dressed, ate breakfast, and were ready to go! Trey was a little on edge...he didn't have any idea why the girls were so excited or where they were going. I had to leave before Lily got on the bus, but Daddy and Trey took her, so she did well (she didn't want to be taken to school on the first day). She had a great day and was so excited to have homework! Meghan loves her school as well. She said it was a long day, but she got to see who was in all her classes and I think she will like changing classes. I had a LOOONNNGG day. No students until next Wednesday, but I sat in a meeting from 8:30 until 4pm. Yuck! Now I have to go in tomorrow and finish getting stuff ready and plan home visits (of which I am required two a year). These are my least favorite part of the job. I am anxious to meet my class though!

Summer Over....Check

Outfits laid out....check

Lunch boxes ready to be filled.....check

Backpacks packed...check

Kids in bed...asleep....check

Ready to face the first day....with tears and my camara...check

I am really going to miss my summer days...**sigh**

12 Years and Counting....

Today is our 12 year anniversary. It is hard to believe Daniel and I have been married for 12 years. We were really hoping to go out to eat or to a movie, but I didn't try to get a babysitter soon enough and ended up not finding one. The girls did surprise us today with a little pampering. They decorated the downstairs and put out lemonade in our wine glasses (with straws!), peach fruit chillers, and vanilla wafers to eat while we got foot spa treatment in the comfort of our home. They made a card and even had candles (not lit b/c they are not allowed to use matches) and music playing. It was very sweet and helped me not to be too disappointed Daniel and I couldn't go out. We are very blessed to have two wonderful, caring daughters (and of course, Trey, who napped thru the whole thing!).

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Today is my dad's birthday! Unfortunately, we are not close enough to help him celebrate (8 hours apart to be exact), but we are all with him in spirit! Happy Birthday, Dad/Grandpa!

My Room

This past week has been spent on doing school related activities. I had new teacher orientation on Monday and Tuesday, which was ok....but nothing I would have volunteered for. Mainly for 1st year teachers, but I managed 12 hours of PD from it (not that I needed more!). Wednesday I used as my optional work day. It was nice to be in my room (which is still a mess) w/o the kids. I got lots done, but still have LOTS to do! Just to give you an idea....here is what my room looked like with all the boxes from the other elementary school (and that does not include over to the left **sigh**).....

Can you believe all that? Finally on Wednesday morning....WEDNESDAY mind you...the custodians managed to come get the furniture that did not belong in my room. Then I had all day (7:30-3:45) to go thru boxes and arrange my room. My room is arranged (I think) the way I want it, but I still need to do all my bulletin boards and labeling all the shelves. I am hopeful this week to complete at least the bulletin boards, but I am not sure that will happen as I have to take the kids with me. I am hopeful our staff meeting on Tuesday is short! I have lots of work to do!

Look Out Leaves!

Here is Trey, hard at work to blow all those "leaves" in our living room. He loves his cowboy boots that his Aunt Amy and Uncle Scott got him for his birthday. His leafblower or "bubbles" as he calls it (due to the little white balls inside that blow around when on) is such a fun toy and he loves to wear his "Daddy Ears" while he works! I couldn't resist taking his picture!