Well, I just put all three of my kids on the school bus for the first time this year, and now I am sad. I don't work today so I have seven hours to sit home and cry. :) No, I won't really do that. But I guess it has finally caught up with me after my bragging on Saturday about not getting upset when I left Greyson at Pre-K on Thursday.
He was so happy to finally get to ride the bus with his sisters this morning! The bus driver, Mr. Bingham, often drove a mini-bus last year, and was kind enough to pull into our long driveway, all the way up in front of our garage for the girls to hop on. However, today he was in the full-size bus so he had to wait for us at the street. Also, he arrived a few minutes before we expected, so we weren't out there waiting like we usually try to be. The girls ran on ahead and boarded. Then, the bus sat there while a couple of cars stacked up behind it, and everyone watched as Greyson and I followed slowly. (The complete opposite of his cousin, Pejo, Greyson does not run everywhere. Especially, it seems, when it would be helpful for him to do so!) But oh, what a big smile he had on his face! This giant bus waiting there just for him! Finally, he got on and sat near the front with Susannah, on the seat in front of Makaley. Then they all three waved at me as they drove off for their five-minute ride to school.
My life has just changed forever, hasn't it?
And then, there was this other conversation today. First of all, I should explain that as I was finishing up my paper route this morning, I was admonishing myself because I feel like I am always falling short of being the mom that I want to be. I am so tired some nights (like last night, in particular) that I am not patient enough, I'm easily irritated and uninterested in playing games or doing all the little tiny things that are constantly asked of me. I don't want to be like that as often as I have been lately. I want to be less selfish and always happy to make time for my children! I want them to love me and be proud of me and when they grow up, I want them to be able to say that I was the best mom ever! So I have some things to work on.
Well, I was rushing to get everything done this morning and everyone ready on time, so Greg stayed a few extra minutes and helped get hair brushed, etc. Susannah came into the kitchen as I was making her PB & J sandwich and said something about that. I said, "Yes, you have the best daddy in the world, don't you?" She agreed, and then Makaley from the entryway added, "And the best mom!" Then Susannah said, "Well, we should just say the best family because we have best grandparents, too! And the best friends!"
And that was exactly what I needed to hear. So for now, all is right in my little corner of the world. If I could just get these tears to stop falling ... :)
Monday, August 17, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Wow, two posts in one day? From me, could it be? :) Well, I was reading over my last few entries and thought I'd follow up on a few of the things I mentioned in them.
Makaley had her first loose tooth at one writing. Well, it did indeed come out, as did the one next to it. So she has two front, bottom permanent teeth now. I don't think she's lost anymore since then. Susannah lost two within just a couple of days, if I remember correctly, around the time I said she had three or four loose. And just recently, about a week apart, she lost two more. And those two, Makaley pulled out! The tooth fairy was duly impressed, I guess, and left Makaley 50 cents each time for her efforts. :)
We haven't started piano lessons yet. I was going to sign them up with Mr. Dooley (the elementary music teacher), but he left Waukomis Elementary to pursue a career in law. Interestly, the girls told me last night that the new music teacher is Mr. Dooley's uncle! Such is life in a small town, I guess. :) I don't know if he teaches lessons, but I did get the name of someone in Enid that I may contact before too long. I may even sign Greyson up, too. He really loves music. He seems to have a special interest and knack for playing drums, though. Aren't we lucky?!
We took swimming lessons this summer. The girls did, I should say. Makaley took a 2-week class on base and loved it! She got to swim every morning for ten days. Susannah insisted on private lessons (four 1-hour sessions), but that turned out to be a great thing. She learned a TON and basked in the one-on-one attention from her teacher. I was happy that they had so much fun.
Oh, and Greyson is still being wild. Although it has gotten some better -- or else I've just adjusted to the change. :)
Life is good. I hope you can all say the same!
~Jennifer
Makaley had her first loose tooth at one writing. Well, it did indeed come out, as did the one next to it. So she has two front, bottom permanent teeth now. I don't think she's lost anymore since then. Susannah lost two within just a couple of days, if I remember correctly, around the time I said she had three or four loose. And just recently, about a week apart, she lost two more. And those two, Makaley pulled out! The tooth fairy was duly impressed, I guess, and left Makaley 50 cents each time for her efforts. :)
We haven't started piano lessons yet. I was going to sign them up with Mr. Dooley (the elementary music teacher), but he left Waukomis Elementary to pursue a career in law. Interestly, the girls told me last night that the new music teacher is Mr. Dooley's uncle! Such is life in a small town, I guess. :) I don't know if he teaches lessons, but I did get the name of someone in Enid that I may contact before too long. I may even sign Greyson up, too. He really loves music. He seems to have a special interest and knack for playing drums, though. Aren't we lucky?!
We took swimming lessons this summer. The girls did, I should say. Makaley took a 2-week class on base and loved it! She got to swim every morning for ten days. Susannah insisted on private lessons (four 1-hour sessions), but that turned out to be a great thing. She learned a TON and basked in the one-on-one attention from her teacher. I was happy that they had so much fun.
Oh, and Greyson is still being wild. Although it has gotten some better -- or else I've just adjusted to the change. :)
Life is good. I hope you can all say the same!
~Jennifer
Saturday, August 15, 2009
It's Saturday!! I'm working at the soccer office today registering people for the fall season. It's pretty slow, but the deadline was actually last Saturday so I didn't expect much of a rush. It's rather nice to sit here without much going on. I can do whatever I want for 5 hours without the guilt of thinking I really should be doing something else. :)
School began here this past week. Susannah and Makaley started 3rd & 1st grades. They are both really excited and loving it so far. I am hearing great things about their teachers, too, which makes me especially happy as they were both very attached to their teachers from last year and unusually sad to move on.
The 3rd grade classes are doing something new this year. They will be having different teachers for some subjects like the older grades do, but the teachers will be rotating rooms, rather than the kids. So Susannah has her main teacher, plus three others for three other subjects. Pretty cool, I think!
Greyson, our baby, started all-day Pre-K on Thursday. Since I didn't get him potty trained till earlier this year, he didn't get to go through the base's three-year old preschool program like the girls did. He has gone to home daycares the three mornings I work each week and Bible classes his whole life, but he's never really experienced the school atmosphere so I wasn't totally sure how he'd do or what he'd think. Well, I do believe he's loving it! He comes home pretty tired but all smiles and anxious to go back. There was at least one mom standing outside their class Thursday morning wiping away tears, but I was dry-eyed this time. I was more excited for him than sad for me. The third child spends so much time watching older siblings do stuff and not getting to participate, you know?
Starting Monday, they'll all three ride the bus to school. Now that, I'm a little nervous about. Greyson seems so much younger and not so independent. I don't think I'd send him on the bus without his big sisters. Even Makaley, I'd hesitate to send without Susannah. But together they'll do fine. And since they leave at 7:40 and I don't have to be at work till 8:45, I'll never be late again!! :) Not that they have made me late to work ... I will probably still be rushing madly to have them ready in time, but when they leave, I will already be up to take advantage of the full hour getting myself ready. Wow! And not only that, but on Mondays and Fridays I don't work. What will it be like to have an entire day to do stuff? I am going to have to work HARD to stay disciplined and make good use of that time. There are so many hidden object computer games I want to play. And books to read. And shopping to do. And sleep to catch up on ... :)
My birthday is this Wednesday. I had sort of forgotten it was so close till an early card arrived from my father-in-law yesterday. I will be 35. I don't feel too bad about that, but I like the sound of 34 better. I enjoyed saying I was 29 more so than 30, too. Kind of like the price of $4.99 sounds so much better than a whole $5! :) We'll see next year how I feel about 36, though ...
I hear that my family is heading to the base swimming pool. Believe it or not, I have taken the kids swimming several times in the last few weeks. That's not my favorite thing to do, but they love it. And I have enjoyed it too, for the most part. We bought season passes when they went on half-price in July. I figured up if we all five went four times, we'd have our money's worth. I think today will be the sixth time for the kids and me (if I meet them there later) and the first for Greg, so I think we succeeded!
Tomorrow we are going to lunch at El Chico with some good friends from church. I am looking forward to the good company, of course, but my mouth is also already watering for the chips and queso they serve! I ate breakfast today but skipped lunch; can you tell??
Well, time to end my ramblings for today. Happy Saturday, Everyone!
School began here this past week. Susannah and Makaley started 3rd & 1st grades. They are both really excited and loving it so far. I am hearing great things about their teachers, too, which makes me especially happy as they were both very attached to their teachers from last year and unusually sad to move on.
The 3rd grade classes are doing something new this year. They will be having different teachers for some subjects like the older grades do, but the teachers will be rotating rooms, rather than the kids. So Susannah has her main teacher, plus three others for three other subjects. Pretty cool, I think!
Greyson, our baby, started all-day Pre-K on Thursday. Since I didn't get him potty trained till earlier this year, he didn't get to go through the base's three-year old preschool program like the girls did. He has gone to home daycares the three mornings I work each week and Bible classes his whole life, but he's never really experienced the school atmosphere so I wasn't totally sure how he'd do or what he'd think. Well, I do believe he's loving it! He comes home pretty tired but all smiles and anxious to go back. There was at least one mom standing outside their class Thursday morning wiping away tears, but I was dry-eyed this time. I was more excited for him than sad for me. The third child spends so much time watching older siblings do stuff and not getting to participate, you know?
Starting Monday, they'll all three ride the bus to school. Now that, I'm a little nervous about. Greyson seems so much younger and not so independent. I don't think I'd send him on the bus without his big sisters. Even Makaley, I'd hesitate to send without Susannah. But together they'll do fine. And since they leave at 7:40 and I don't have to be at work till 8:45, I'll never be late again!! :) Not that they have made me late to work ... I will probably still be rushing madly to have them ready in time, but when they leave, I will already be up to take advantage of the full hour getting myself ready. Wow! And not only that, but on Mondays and Fridays I don't work. What will it be like to have an entire day to do stuff? I am going to have to work HARD to stay disciplined and make good use of that time. There are so many hidden object computer games I want to play. And books to read. And shopping to do. And sleep to catch up on ... :)
My birthday is this Wednesday. I had sort of forgotten it was so close till an early card arrived from my father-in-law yesterday. I will be 35. I don't feel too bad about that, but I like the sound of 34 better. I enjoyed saying I was 29 more so than 30, too. Kind of like the price of $4.99 sounds so much better than a whole $5! :) We'll see next year how I feel about 36, though ...
I hear that my family is heading to the base swimming pool. Believe it or not, I have taken the kids swimming several times in the last few weeks. That's not my favorite thing to do, but they love it. And I have enjoyed it too, for the most part. We bought season passes when they went on half-price in July. I figured up if we all five went four times, we'd have our money's worth. I think today will be the sixth time for the kids and me (if I meet them there later) and the first for Greg, so I think we succeeded!
Tomorrow we are going to lunch at El Chico with some good friends from church. I am looking forward to the good company, of course, but my mouth is also already watering for the chips and queso they serve! I ate breakfast today but skipped lunch; can you tell??
Well, time to end my ramblings for today. Happy Saturday, Everyone!
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