1st Day of School

Monday came and went and everyone survived! And no tears from Mom. :) Dad was not around as he has to leave at 5:45 am each morning, but I took lots of pictures, and the kids were excited to fill him in on the details as soon as he walked through the door that evening.

Ashtyn started her first day of Kindergarten, and she was excited. As Austin and I walked her to class, the halls were lined with kids, siblings and camera-toting parents, which left us little room to maneuver. I was rather stunned when I heard a sarcastic little voice say loudly "Come on, peoples, move!" I guess she was ready to get there and she didn't want anyone to get in her way...and she's not afraid to speak her mind.

I found out after school that day that she was a little irritated because a little boy who sits next to her would not leave her hair alone all day. Oh the joys and tribulations of Kindergarten! Other than that, the rest of the week has gone great.

Austin on the other hand got a little nervous as soon as we pulled up in the Middle School parking lot. Then he turned and looked at me and jokingly said "Do I really have to do this?" I knew he was teasing so I immediately replied " You'll be fine, now get out of the car. Love you and have a good day." The day did go fine...except the boys have to tuck in their shirts, and that bothers him. And he is slowly learning how to get to all of his classes. He has 3 Pre-AP classes, so I'm sure he'll be more challenged this year than in the past.

Tomorrow will be our first football game! I am a little nervous and excited too. Hopefully I haven't forgotten in the last year how to pack my "football bag". The kiddos are starting to understand that Dad is back in football mode. Although Ashtyn asked the other day why football takes so long! Her little mind is amazing sometimes. I think she thinks that all this practice stuff is silly...just go play the games; she'll see the cheerleaders and the band, and then she can go see her Daddy on the field. This ought to be a "fun" season with all her opinions. I will keep everyone updated as the season progresses.

Til then, my friends, may God bless each of you richly as He has already blessed me, and continues to do so each day!

Lisa

Almost here!

Well, school is almost here! I can't wait til we can get into a regular routine. I dare not say "normal" because we all know how our lives are far from normal. Finding school supplies has been another fun issue. Why can't the stores order what the teachers put on the lists?? It amazes me how a town this size can run out of pencils so fast.

Austin picked up his schedule and met his teachers on Monday. He will have fun trying to find all of his classes the first few days. He is scattered all over the school it seems like. Ashtyn will get to meet her teacher on Friday. She is really excited. She may not have any shoes to wear, but she has some cute clothes. The little stinker has decided that "nothing" is comfortable and everything "bothers" her!! I could scream! She has been shoe shopping 3 times and still we have come home with nada. The joys of having a 6 year old girl. Can't wait til she's a teenager! lol

Austin is into the longer straggly hair...driving his dad nuts. He almost looks like the Flying Nun if any of you remember that show. But I know it's just a phase and he'll eventually want it cut...so I am just trying to be patient. At least it's only hair and not some other major issue!

Kevin is already worn out from football and inservices. He'll be glad to finally get into his classroom and have somewhat of a routine. We have 10 teams in our district this year, so we only have 1 non-district game. It should be interesting to say the least. I'll keep everyone updated as the season goes on. Hope you all have a great week, and great start to school.

In Christ,
Lisa