Like any adventure being a Mom is chalk full of moments that can take my breath away. Sometimes it's because I'm avoiding the aroma of stinky feet or a dirty diaper, other times it's a slice of amazing only kids can bring that leaves me staring in awe. My rollercoaster life raising 6, soon to be 7 kids can be chaotic at times, but embracing the insanity is half the fun.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

School Daze

Well another school year has begun. I think I was more nervouse for my youngest 4 than they were. They started a new school this year. And it's probably 5x larger than their old school.

They went from 144 students k- 6th, to 420-is K- 5th. there eyes were huge when we toured the building last week.

They got up this morning all bundles of energy and excitement. I was just praying to have them all ready to get going and not miss the bus LOL

As they waited for the bus my youngest son was giving my oldest son (7 months between them) advice on how to make new friends. It was really sweet.

When they got home at 11:30 they were bubbling with information on their day. I think I had to tell them a few hundred times not to all talk at the same time LOL

My youngest son, the one with the advice on making friends was devastated because a little girl onthe bus told him he was weird. He actually teared up as he told me. I ofcourse assured him that the kids in his class would discover that he wasn't weird and was very cool. Just had to give it time.


My other son informed me that he sits near 4 very "hot" girls LOL

The girls love their new teachers and are excited about school. Thank goodness!!!

I remember being in elementary school. I loved it. In fact I preferred it to the summer because I got to see all my friends at Lakeview!

I have 4 folders FULL of paperwork to fill out. Yeah Mommy!! NOT! LOL

But I am glad they had a good day! I was a nervous wreck watching them board the bus.

As fo rmy oldest. She is a sophomore today!!!! She is returning to her old school, thanks to her daddy volunteering to stay in our old house until we get rid of it. That keeps her in Eastbrook district, which is a good thing because the idea of Marion High terrified her.

She nearly puked on the way to school from nerves. WHY? I have no idea LOL She has a ton of friends, but she was so nervous. However she does get the joy of not being a freshman this year!! LOL And only 7 months until she gets her drivers license!!! Should that make me feel old??

Anyway, the first day of schoolis over for the younger ones and in a couple hours I'll pick up my oldest and find out how her day was. In the meantime perhaps I'll start filling out the piles of paperwork!!! Fun fun!!!!!