IT's Friday

We survived the first week. Five did great. I am so proud of her. Eight was thrilled to be at the big school. He's also done very well. Seven, I'm just not sure what to do about him. I heard through the grapevine he couldn't write this week because he was too hot. If any of the elements are not in line, he can be thrown off his game. I got a phone call from the teacher today, not because of behavior, but lunch. He only had the sandwich and drink I packed. We've been trying to keep them independent. They are responsible for packing the other items in their lunch. Look who didn't this am. There are city activities at the football field tonight. Perhaps we will walk over. I'm not really anxious to go to the game, but Five's teacher will be in a dunk tank and I think she wants to see that.

Just when I thought...

Why is it when things seem so frustrating to me, I hear of someone who has it much, much worse and all is put into perspective again? This has happened today. When I'd like to complain, I don't think I should. Perhaps my frustrations are due to the lack of blogging. I haven't been on here for quite some time. A new baby, summer,3 kids and their schedule, life in general has kept me away. Motivation or lack there of to write has also been an issue. I know if we just make it through the next two weeks we will be good to go. Seven was quite a challenge today. He's got such an attitude, I just don't know what to do with him. Then I think, if it's this bad at 7, what will it be like in 10 years? I am scared for those days. Baby Girl is screaming, Time is up. She has been eating cereal and tonight had her first sippy cup drink! Just water, but boy did she smile when she got some. Nice moment at meal time. The kids are thrilled she can join us in eating.

Just keep swimming

That's how I feel today. A headache hasn't helped my situation. With Dr. apts and soccer, school and church, my mind is spinning. We haven't even had any games yet and I feel frustrated with soccer. I'm just over tired and need more sleep. Baby Girl didn't sleep any better with cereal. Kids are all still happy. Trying to take the loving approach as Fr. B said. I was about to bail in RE, but after going there changed my mind. If I'm going to give me time, that is the place to do it. I don't know how it will be for Baby Girl and N, but we will roll with it. Sounds like I will be with Daisy and 2nd grade. We have a church picnic this weekend. Sure wish we could stay longer, but three soccer games make it difficult. We may be late to the first one, it's for Seven. Five and Eight are not until 2. I've made some ribbon rings to hand out to the kids, so excited to share them. Oh, time is up.

We made it through the first day

What a day it was! On such little sleep, we managed to have a great first day. Kids were off to school on time and in good spirits. The wrinkle with the bus was no good. The ride home was terrible. 4 kids to a seat and VERY HOT. Tomorrow is a new day. Five was thrilled with her day. She was grinning from ear to ear when she got home. She wanted pizza for her birthday dinner. I made another cake with a big 5 on it. Everyone is tired and in bed on time. I am tired and ready to call it a day.

FIVE!!! And they are off....

Happy Birthday to my beautiful girl FIVE! First day of school! We had a rocky start for this mom. Thunder storms had two kids up in addition to the baby. They never get up at night anymore. I finally brought the baby to N around 5:30am and went back to bed. He let me sleep until 7. The neighbor came over to help me get everyone out the door on time. So thankful for her! I made birthday pancakes for FIVE! So proud of her and how big she has become. She was very excited for today. She shared with me more than once that she was a little nervous. We were ready with plenty of time. The bus never came. I gave them a ride, plus two neighbor kids. I couldn't have done it so quickly if it weren't for the neighbor, Miss J. She stayed with Baby Girl. I hope they are off to a good start. Baby Girl has her well child check in a few minutes. Better get myself together for that. Rainy day, sounds like it's here to stay.

Incredible Neglect

My sincere apologies fair readers. I have not found the time to blog for many weeks. Tomorrow is the first day of school. We are still labeling our times and getting them into the back packs. It's also Four's birthday! She is so very excited. I have to make 23 mini cup cakes and bring them up there by 2:50. We've had a great last few days of summer. My attitude with the kids has been alright. They've helped me out with chores. We made it to church yesterday, a day when I really thought we might not. Fr. B blessed their back packs. They kids were excited. I wasn't in the best mood though. N and I had a disagreement. This left me down. Took a entire day to get back up. Today is a new beginning. I will try to pay more attention to this starting with school. I am so proud of my kids and where they will be this year. Cross your fingers for a great first day!