first day

Today was the first day of school. I have a couple of pictures that maybe I can post tomorrow. Right now, I am about to shower and maybe be in bed before 11!

Eli is in Ms. Laura's room. 8 boys and 2 girls!!!!!!!!!! We have been praying for her every night and I say constant prayers all day long! Bless her heart. I did get an email today that said Eli was having a great day and was the life of the party. Oh boy!

Claire walked up to Ms. Merry's like she was there yesterday! Pushed Keith out the door and that was that! She was so upset this morning when I left with Eli and not her. It was sad - I hope she figures out the routine soon. I did NOT like that!

I spent my day doing paperwork and going through Due Process folders. Wow - my caseload is full full full! Gonna be a busy year, but I think a great one!

Keith has been having band for almost a month now, so same old same old. He did see some beginners today. Praying for an exciting and wonderful year for the Pioneer Band!

Good Night!

Oh yeah....

He so wanted to be brave enough to jump off the diving board. Even with the promise of a Target toy, he just couldn't muster up the courage. Soon enough!

So, we modified and adjusted!

Practicing for Halloween

This summer, we ran across a Memphis Tigers cheerleading uniform in 2T at Cracker Barrel (In Memphis, of course). Perfect for Halloween - if it still fits! We tried it on and the top is a little big - but the skirt is perfect for now. She's not growing tons, but you never know when a growth spurt will hit. It would be nice not to have to find a costume. We'd love to find Eli a football uniform for the Tigers, but I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find one. We may have to be a house divided.

Of course, Claire HAD to try on what Eli was wearing. Funny....he didn't feel the need to put the cheerleading skirt on :P


Go team!!!!

This is the favorite spot for both of them to play. If you don't pay attention, it's the first place they both go - whether they have play clothes or not. And that dirt? It totally stains. Tried everything! But, we have yucky clothes and they have a blast!!!

Catch up posts - maybe not even in the right order

Several weeks ago, we were able to finally go swimming at Lisa's! Eli and Claire were so excited to go see Lisa (Sisa - as Claire calls her) and get to swim. Well, Claire's idea of swimming is sitting on the edge and splash her feet and Eli's is to stand in the shallow for a few hours until he warms up to the water - you know, right before we get ready to leave! But, they both have a blast.

"I can't smile mom, the sun is too bright!"

Vacation Bible School 2009 - I signed up to help with Registration and Records keeping. Someone has to count all the kids, right? There was a class for Eli and Claire could go since I was working. She was in the 2 year old class and did fabulously! She even made a few little VBS projects. Love the foam boomerang!

Eli was sick the last day - so I never saw his crafts. Oh well. I just thought about that - weeks later! He woke up in the middle of the night on Thursday night - burning up. He ran 102ish all day Friday, so I'm glad that we did decide to stay home. By Friday night, though, he was back to normal. All he did Friday was sit on the couch and watch Backyardigans. I stopped counting at 17 episodes. I think there was a Word World thrown in there maybe. At one point, he looked at me and said, "I feel so bad I can't even run". Wow - that's pretty crummy for my sweet boy!

I hated that we missed the last day - parents day and the hot dog cookout, but I think they had fun the rest of the week.

So, this weekend was the White River Water Carnival. Summer is over. Keith always has one week of band before the parade, so we missed ABA this year. I was sad b/c for the last few years, it's sort of been a little break where we can hang out with some friends and go out to eat etc.. I always get a little shopping in.

I have pictures from the Carnival and probably some other things, but the camera is in the car so maybe tomorrow. Eli and Claire are going camping with Memaw, Papaw, and their church. They always go at the end of the summer. I'm sure they'll have a great time. Not sure how long either one of them will stay, but we'll see. Hopefully I'll get a couple of days to work in my room and get stuff ready at home for a yard sale this weekend. Keith and I are going to Branson weekend after next - right before school starts to shop and have a mini vacation, so some spending money will be good. Plus, we need to get rid of some junk and it's always nice to get rid of junk and get a little money.

Keith had band practice last week. This year's show is music from The Who. The kids seems excited about it and Keith really likes the music, so I'm looking forward to this year being a great year. Busy as always, but great!