I also have a preschooler!

As if it wasn't bad enough that I have two kindergarteners, I also have a big boy preschooler this year!  Yep, Henry started preschool Wednesday.  He is in a half day church preschool not far from the twins' school.  I looked at a couple of places for him to do some very part-time preschool just a couple days a week.  This school was my first choice, but they did not have any 3 year old openings.  In fact, 1 person was ahead of us on the wait list.  I told the director I would be praying for divine intervention and I would expect her call!  It was something about it, I just knew if it was meant to be, God would pave the way.  Low and behold, last week she called me and told me they had a spot for Henry!  One child had to pull out of the class, and the person ahead of us on the list had found another school.  She laughed when I reminded her that I knew she would be calling!  Ha!  Actually, I had just prayed and left it up to God.  I spent a couple of days running around getting Henry's paperwork in order.  I also took him shopping for a new outfit (yay for summer clothes being on clearance now!) and backpack/lunch box (also on clearance-yay for Target!).  I let him choose everything and hoped it would get him excited about class.  He had his first class Wednesday and did really well.  He had a good day and when I picked him up, he asked me if I would bring him back to "his little school" again.  Oh, and we had no potty accidents.  Yay again!  I am hoping it continues to go well.  There are 13 little ones in his class and his teacher is the sweetest lady.  Her name is Mrs. Maryrose but Henry calls her Mrs. Ma-wy Wose.  It's so cute.  His helper is Mrs. Tammy but he calls her Mrs. Happy.  The school had a little breakfast for parents Wednesday since it was the first day of school so everyone could get to know each other and also make sure their kids were okay before leaving them for the first time. 
I have to say, I didn't know what to do with myself without Henry!  With no kids.  My husband suggested going home for a nap.  I was too keyed up for that.  I also didn't feel like cleaning....I just didn't really want to go home.  I went to my grandma's and drank coffee with them instead.  I was just so nervous he wouldn't have a good day.  I didn't want it to be a bust.  I was so relieved when I picked him up and it had gone well! 
So now, I have a preschooler who goes from 8:30-12 as well.  I have decided some days I will come back home to clean, and some days I will stay in town and just park and walk, or go to the library to read.  I may also just work on my latest project- being the box tops, Campbell's soup, and Tyson labels coordinator for school.  Yep, I will be clipping and mailing stuff in.  I agreed to take this over for the PTA group at the twin's school because it is something I can do on my time/schedule.  I can't commit to a consistent weekly volunteer time because I have too much going on with sick family members and having Henry home a lot.  I hope it doesn't get too overwhelming!  We will see. 
For now, my car is rolling along all day and I am happy!  I am loving the school stage more than any other ones so far! 

May We Never Forget

I was in a college class when I first heard about 9-11.  We were promptly sent home as the college shut down.  I remember watching t.v. all day long...well into the night.  Just glued to it. 
This year I am attending a ceremony at the twins' school in remembrance of every life lost during that tragedy.  The school puts a flag out to represent each life lost and there is a ceremony that follows. 
The twins' know what happened on 9-11, and they have been learning "God Bless America".  It is so precious to hear such innocent little ones sing it.  They may be singing it during the ceremony, I am not sure. 
I hope everyone takes the time to pray for those who lost a loved one or were injured on that day, and also all the emergency responders who worked tirelessly to save lives. 
May we never forget.  May we teach our children so although they may not have lived through it, they never forget. 

A Tale of Two Kindergarteners!!

Well, I have two kindergarteners.  How did THAT happen?  We are almost done with our third week of school, and it is going great!  After one solid year and a week, Carson finally decided to quit crying about having to go to school.  No more clinging, crying, being peeled off Momma each morning.  You have no idea how much this relieves me.  I would literally get a knot in my stomach each morning before waking him up.  I can't even describe how awful it was to get him ready and to class.  This year started out that way, but he quickly began loving school.  In fact, he had a dr.'s appointment this morning, and he insisted I get him to school before gym class or else he would "miss out on all the fun."  I mean, he barely let us stop for a bite to eat on the way home.  He was fussing the whole time in the dr.'s office that it was taking WAY too long and we would miss class.  I can't say how happy this change has made me!  Emilynn began the year just fine.  She has had about a week of tearing up when I drop her off, but we are working through that.  It is nothing like what Carson used to do, so I hope it passes quickly. 
As far as class goes, I am thrilled with what they have already learned, and their teacher is awesome!  She is so sweet, yet very firm and strict.  I am amazed at the scriptures they have learned and the counting they are doing.  I think we are off to a great year. 
I really can't say enough about how much I love their little school.   From the moment we pull up in the mornings, they are so loved and so encouraged.  The principal gets them out of the car and walks them to the door.  With all of Carson's anxieties, he will sometimes piggy back him in, sometimes he has a piece of candy as a treat for the kids.....whatever it takes to get them excited about starting their school day.  At 7:45 a.m.  Just saying for all who know me-that is early y'all!!!!  We leave home between 7:15-7:25 each morning.   I have to say....and I never thought I'd say this....I am now used to getting up early and going to bed early and it is much easier.  I don't dread it.  I never thought this would happen.  I have had to cut myself off of fiction books for now.  They are too tempting to make me stay up late!!  Anyway......
Once inside, either the librarian or lower school director will walk them to their class.  Today both were tied up, so another teacher headed that way offered to walk Emilynn to class.  I just love how everyone works together and it is like a family.  I am thrilled with them learning Bible verses and prayers, and their music, religion, and etiquette teacher is a preacher- so all of that is Bible based.  Yay for God in school!!!  That makes me happy! 
The twins also get to go to art class this year, which makes them sooooo happy!  They knew the art teacher because his room was right by their preschool class and now they finally get to go paint and such with him.  They are beyond thrilled about this.  Apparently, painting is super-cool!  Especially at school and not at home (so says the mom who has had lots of painting messes to clean up!). 
All in all, it is going better than I could have ever hoped.  I can't believe I have kindergarteners!!!!