School has started!

So its been awhile since I posted any blogs. Just haven't been in the mood for thinkin'. Anyway, Monday was the big day for the first day of 5th and 2nd grade! I just can't believe it, this means that Jack is going to be in Middle School next year. Seriously, they say when you have kids, time flies, and "they" are right it really, really does! I mean just yesterday we were moving to our first house, with our little 2 year old little boy in tow. Now we have a 10 year old boy, a 6 year old princess and we have been in this house for 8 years! It doesn't help either that Jack isn't your average 10 year old. I know that a lot of people may say this about their kids, but Jack is beyond his years. When Lynne first saw him she said "he has an old soul." I remember looking at Jonny like.. What? He is a minute old." Jonny just looked at me like.. "what do you expect, its my Mom" lol. Little did I know she was sooooo, soooo right! He has always had this look in his eye like he already knew something. Don't get me wrong I'm not callin' the kid a genius! I mean he is smart, but he just has this common sense about him. He is just really funny, and with it. I don't know, I just can't believe he is growing up tooo, fast!

Jacie is so innocent, so sweet, and trusting, I am TERRIFIED she is going to get hurt by everyone! I constantly remind her that "if they aren't nice, walk away from them!" I am afraid she is going to get one of those loser boyfriends, and be convinced that she can "change" him. She is so loving, and she says exactly what is on her mind. Most of the time she says some pretty hilarious things! She is going to want to save the world.

Anyway, school started out with a really great first day! The kids were so happy with their teachers, and all the friends they have in their class. Then that night Jack was complaining about not feeling so good. I thought maybe it was all the excitement of the day, but when he woke up the next morning, he was feelin' pretty bad, and he looked even worse! The second day of school I had to decided that he would not be going to school. I was glad that I kept him home, cause he was pretty sick, and slept alllll day. Wednesday came and although I don't think he was 100%, he decided it was best to go to school, and he ended up having another great day. Today he was still not feelin' the best, but had another terrific day. Jacie has just had the greatest days EVER! She absolutely LOVES her teacher, and says she is so nice, and so sweet, and she NEVER yells! This is very important to Jacie, and this is why I requested that teacher for her. I tend to request teachers if I think there is a teacher that is threatening to the sanity of my children. This year, there were a few teachers I really didn't want them to have. I mean, when you hear from other teachers that one of the second grade teachers is "bipolar" you tend to stay clear of that particular teacher. Any how, the school year is starting out pretty great, besides Jack being sick. He is a trooper and gets right back in there!

I am really lovin' the fact that they are old enough for me to drop them off, and then sit and wait while they walk to the car after school.

I mean here's the thing. There are positive things about your kids going to school and there are negative things about it. The positives are they play, and socialize with friends, meet new teachers, and learn fantastic new things, and are excited about it. Most of the unfortunate is for ME! Like if I have to go to a school function or drop something off at school, or work in the class room, I am exposed to other parents!! NOW, don't get me wrong, most of them are really nice, and fun to visit with. Then there are those handful of parents when you see them come across the campus you turn and take the long way around, so that you don't get stuck talking to them for 2 hours!! These are the nosey parents that ask what your kid got on their report card, or what they got on the last test, or what I think about the Middle School, and am I going to pull my kid out. What do I think of Charter schools, or private schools, and then go into a rant about what THEY think about public vs. private. How they are so scared of their kid going to Middle school. I always say... "well, if I lived through it, I'm sure my kids will." I mean its not like I live in Compton for cryin' out loud. I have nothing against, public school, or charter school, or private, or home schooling. Do what YOU think is right for your kid, why does my opinion matter, and what I plan on doing with my kids? Sure if I know you really well we will talk about this stuff. Geesh!

The first day of school, I heard someone call my name and was afraid to turn around, when I did I was so happy to find my friend Val standing behind me. I thought I was doing pretty good at bobbin' and dodgin, and was glad that Val was the one to find me. lol Luckily, Jack and Jacie's good friends have parents that are really nice, and I get along with them well. Its the ones that really WANT my kids to be friends with their kids, that make so darn nervous! Anyway I think I have made up for not posting for awhile I get carried away when it comes to school. lol. Hopefully we will continue having a pretty great school year! whoo hoo!!