Meet the teacher night - a little late

Thursday evening the three kiddos and I went to meet Addy's teacher.  Addy did not say one word to the teacher, but declared when she got home that she is so excited to go to school.

I have a feeling these two are going to need some adjusting being apart from each other

Who knew Kindergarteners would have lockers?  

As much as she was excited that evening, she has been having random meltdowns thus far about heading to school.  Sigh.

Friday Night Leftovers - drinks it is

• This has not been a good week.  
• Stress levels through the roof. 
• I had three days of PTA madness.  
• Addy had her first dance team (different than regular class) practice.  At some point the little gum drop will have to learn the routine without assistance.  
• Kinsley got her referrals lined up for the cardiologist and pulmonologist; one is next week the other in October.  
• I got back on the treadmill this week and hope to at least exercise three times a week more regularly.
• Follow up from my vein procedure was a ten minute conversation and check of the leg.  All is well.  
• I had meet the teacher night last night, and Addy did not say one word to the teacher.  But, when we got home she said she was so excited to go to school.  Less than a handful of days left until we send her off.  Sigh.
• With all that happened this week, drinks with some ladies are awaiting me this evening and it can't come soon enough.  
• May you all enjoy your last weekend of summer.  We have quite a bit planned and I am hoping it goes slowly as I am a ball of nerves sending my oldest to school.  

For more leftovers visit our host, Danifred.  

Spelling assistance

If you were to make a sign that reads:  "I am a Kindergartener" would you spell it as kindergartener or kindergardener?

I have seen both ways and am not sure which is correct.

Wordless Wednesday - September

This is my life

Suffocating

People, this whole starting school mess is about to choke me with anxiety, fear, sadness, worry, etc.

One week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

With the weekend approaching quickly and Addy's last days at home before the majority of her days are spent in school for the next 17 years lessen, I want to make sure I have done enough.

• Has her time at home been memorable?  
• Have I spent enough QUALITY time with her?  
• Have I made her happy enough?  

Yes, those questions circle round and round my head and I am wondering (i.e. freaking the freak out):  Should I do one more special activity with her before she starts school?  Will a one-on-one lunch date with mommy suffice?

HELP!!!  This mommy is struggling.

Order of Operations

(Eleven children + Eleven adults) * (planning a Disney trip) + my OCD = ______________

Parents of school-aged children

I have questions, loads of questions that I need help answering, please?

1. When packing a lunch - evenings or mornings?  
2. Which cups do NOT leak?
3. How many ice packs do you use?
4. How much time do you give your little one in the morning?  Addy can be at school from 7:45 - 8:00, we live less than three minutes away.  Should I wake her an hour ahead of leaving or thirty minutes? 
5. What do you wish you would have known or prepared for before having one of your kiddos start school?

I know I have loads of questions and concerns in my head, which hopefully will be answered when meeting the teacher this upcoming week, but this is a start.