First Day Of School

Today is that dreaded day of days. Children look forward to seeing their friends but not to getting up so early, parents look forward to peace & quiet but not the blaring of that alarm clock. You save on your groceries but spend more on your gas. Today is the first day of school.

All three children have uniforms this year, something new to them. All three on their own with out my help or input, wore the same colors lol. Khaki shorts or pants with a red shirt. I have a picture on my camera I will share it later, they all look good and proper.

Christopher got his schedule as he got to school, they had had a mix up at open house. He is happy he got the classes and teachers he was hoping for. Honors Science and Advanced History. The Science teacher is very hands on, he doesn’t like paperwork. Which is good cuz neither does Christopher. He told the students they would take a computer apart and put it back together. I am not so sure about advanced history but…..

Caitlin who told me again and again she was not tucking in her shirt, they could send her home… well before she went int eh front door they made her tuck her shirt in lol….. poor baby. So do I get to say I told you so yet? She spent 45 minutes on her hair this morning, now she got it cut short and she straightened it so why it took 45 minutes I don’t know…

Jacob had a melt down at his school. well that is a little over stated. He didn’t want me to leave and he didn’t want to stay. I had to walk away from him while the teacher held his hand and tears streamed down his cheeks. Now if that doesn’t just break your heart you have never had to do it. But I won’t be doing that again. After school we have to go to the doctors office, I noticed a fine rash on his tummy last night after his bath… he has no fever at all but it sure looks like a strep rash…

Tomorrow I start a full time job and I won’t be able to take or pick him up anymore. I won’t be home when he gets off the bus, and 2 nights out of the week I won’t be there when he goes to bed. Pray for us, I am unsure of being able to handle this. So much change… but so far it is an ok first day of school , no surprises.

Another Teenager in the House!

Monday past was Christopher’s 13th birthday.  I am finding it hard to think about 2 of my children being teenagers. My how times go by so fast. Christopher is growing taller as well as older, he is as tall as I am! Seems silly now but I have prayed and prayed he would be a tall boy. His daddy had some trouble in school being the shortest boy in his grade, he is as tall as I am so Christopher and his Daddy are the same height, Christopher has more growing to do. He is going to take after his Grandaddy. He is so quiet and keeps to himself some. He loves to read and video games don’t stand a chance. I am trying to draw him out a little.

 

He had a friend, Damien, spend the night for his birthday

Christopher opening his birthday gift – Guitar hero

 They stayed up all night playing video games and looking up cheats on the computer. Jacob crashed about 11:00pm. When Mike got up at 6 to go to work they were still up. Christopher crashed a little after 8am, Damien at 9. LOL they slept till 3.

Stayed up all night and crashed from 9am till 3pm

 He is having a party this Saturday. Lots of friends and family. I invite everyone. Its a chance for catching up with everyone, talking and having fun. Its not about the gimme’s not about presents and money its about having fun and making memories.  I will share some pictures of the party.

 

Happy Birthday Christopher,

you have made a milestone, those dreaded Teenage years,

I know how much you have been looking forward to it.

We love you!