Routines

School has been back in session since last Tuesday. The kids are easing back into the daily routines.

Britney got to pick from the treasure box at school on Friday because she stayed on the green bone AND received green dog stamps all week. She was so excited to share her treasure with me when she got home. She got a mini composition book. She loves kindergarten and has made a few friends already. She's growing up so fast!

Tyler is doing ok. He's been doing his work and participating in class. I know it will be a little longer for him to adjust to the routines again, but so far so good.

The first few weeks are always rough on the kids and parents, but we are adjusting.

Good Day!

The kids both had great first days today. Tyler came out smiling. He talked and listened and participated in all his subjects today.

Britney got a green dog (green being good :)) She liked going to "big school" and is looking forward to another day.

Due to the possible Hurricane Fay, they have cancelled school for the next 2 days. The kids will resume classes on Thursday.

Just when you think they are getting back into their old routines, a curve ball comes at you!

It was a good day though, so i'm happy. We survived day one!!

Tomorrow Is The Big Day!

Tomorrow at 7:45am will mark the First Day of School for the kids. Tyler is returning to the school he was in last year, only change is a different teacher than last year. He will be in 1st Grade. I know it will be an adjustment for him in the beginning, so we will see what happens.

Britney will be going to the new elementary school across the street. She will be in Kindergarten! I can't believe my "baby" is already in Kindergarten! I know she will love it. The teacher commented on how much Britney seems to already know. I told Britney she can be the teacher's helper and help with the other kids who may not know how to do some things she already can.

So, I am off to get the kids bathed, in pj's and get their things ready for tomorrow morning. I will update tomorrow on how the kids days went. Wish us luck!!!

Countdown Begins

The countdown has begun for the First Day of School. Next Monday will be the kids first day back. We will be going to the schools on Thursday for orientation.

Today I was able to get out of work early and I took Britney to the mall to get her backpack and lunch tote. She wanted an Ariel backpack (shocker). I got her the matching tote that can clip right to her backpack for FREE!!

On the way home, we stopped at Target and I picked up Ty's backpack. I grabbed a few pairs of cute shoes for Britney as well. Now all that is left is to get the kids some new sneakers and they are all set for reading, writing, and rythmatic!

I've got the Staples back to school commercial playing in my head right now...

Need To Experiment

Since Tyler has gotten over the "bug" he had, he won't eat his usual foods of choice. The other day he was throwing a fit because he wanted pizza and we were out. I went to the store and they didn't have the brand he likes. I picked up another kind and he refuses to eat it. He won't eat grilled cheese anymore, just dumps it in the trash. He also won't touch more than 2 pieces of his peanut butter toast. I think I need to experiment with different foods and see if maybe his taste in food is changing. I hope that may be the case and I can now start giving him things that are actually better for him rather than the handful of usuals. It would make meals around here so much easier rather than being a short order cook all the time. Time will tell...

My Poor Little Guy

Tyler is sick. He hasn't been feeling good since yesterday afternoon. I knew something was up when he was actually laying down and fell asleep! He felt warm all day yesterday and even still this morning. When I went out earlier, I picked up some Tylenol for him. He seems like he is a little better, but still not my Tyler. Hopefully its just the aches and pains of a cold and nothing more. At least he can relax and not have to worry about missing school which starts on the 18th. My Poor Little Guy...:(

Back to School Rush

Today I took Britney to the new JC Penney that just opened up down the street. Since she will be in Kindergarten, she needs to now wear school uniforms. We got a good jump start on her uniforms. We got 4 shirts (buy one get one for $1), 2 skorts, 2 pairs of shorts. I spent over $100 for all of it. Now all I need to get is some shoes and sneakers for her. Tyler got a few shirts as well. He dosen't need much since he already started wearing the "uniform" clothes for Kindergarten last year. I think he will be ok until Christmas time with what he has now. He just needs sneakers now for himself too.

After our trip to JC Penny, we dropped off the clothes and took another trip to Wal-Mart with the school supply list. I spent about $40 on school supplies. I think that is just ridiculous! When I was growing up, teachers and/or the school supplied everything. Oh well, its all done and bagged up waiting for new backpacks that still need to be bought. That is probably going to be my project for next week.

I think things went pretty good today considering the amount of money spent. You could say this makes a good mastercard commercial. Goes something like:

School Uniforms-$100
School Supplies-$40
Grand Opening Day @Jc Penney Balloon-FREE!
Spending time with Britney-Priceless as always!