First Day of School and Adam's Birthday

It came and went and I survived.  And the kids loved it.  The morning started out okay and we weren't even rushing out the door.  We even managed scripture study, father's blessings, breakfast and pictures.   Then it was off to the school.  Adam was first to find out who his teacher was.  He has Mrs. Johnson in the morning and Mrs. Brazier in the afternoon.  He had Mrs. Brazier for grade four and liked her so he was happy.  And he is in the same class as two of his good buddies, Drew and Hanna so that is great too.  

Next, we went to the grade one door to find out who Jenny got.  Her teacher this year is Mrs. Snashall who was Amy's teacher last year.  Amy really liked her so she was hoping Jenny would get her.  And Jenny is happy.  She also has some of her friends from last year in her class and so now we have one more to go.  We went to find Amy's door and when we found the grade two lists, she wasn't on them.  A little confused, we asked one of the teachers and she was about to direct us to the office when she remembered that there was a grade 2/3 split and sure enough, that is where we found Amy's name.  So she is in a class with some grade three's, but that's okay.  She, as well, has kids in her class that she knows and likes and even made a new friend today.  Her teacher is Mrs. Langford.  Billy had her in grade three and we like her as well so all around my elementary students are aiming for a great year.

Now on to Junior High.  Billy didn't seem too nervous.  He was kind of excited to be headed off to Junior High.  Brad wanted to go to the school with him to just kind of see what was going on so we went.  Billy met up with his friend Tommy on the way so we just walked a little ahead.  We got to the school and not wanting to embarrass him too much, we just let him be and went in to the school.  Later, all the kids came in and the principle kicked all the parents out so they could start their assembly and that was that.  It was just a half day today for Billy and he came home at noon very happy.  He had a good first day.  

 

Adam's Birthday

Adam with his birthday card from Grandpa Taylor

It was also Adam's birthday today.  He turns ten and he was super excited.  Unfortunatly, because it was the first day of school and he had tae kwon do after school, and the girls had dentist appointment, we didn't get to do too much for his birthday.  We will have a party next weekend.  We did go out to eat though(a whole other story), and he opened his presents and cards.  He got a new Wii game, a latch hook project, some licorice and some money. (and a trip to mexico-that is everyones birthday and Christmas).  He was a very happy boy when he went to bed.  I love you Adam.  Keep being the wonderful kid that you are!

My Baby is Growing Up

That's right, it wasn't all that long ago that my oldest baby needed a babysitter himself but last night he went off to his very first babysitting job and it made me realize how very fast he is growing up. He was really excited but about an hour before he was to go he told me he was nervous. But he was ready with toys and books and games and he was armed with his babysitting manual and first aid kit. At the end of the night, I think he had a really good time and really enjoyed it. And the thirty bucks was definitely a highlight . And then today, he was asked to give a talk in church next week. Yep, he's definitely growing up. He's no longer a boy but becoming a young man.