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.  

Friday Night Leftovers - Volunteering

• Eleven days and we will be sending off to all day Kindergarten.  Freaking out on so many levels. 
• This week was draining.  
• Apparently, Eligh is one talented little boy.  He was able to drain his own ears from an ear infection.  But, the cold symptoms are still lingering. 
• Addy and Eligh have started soccer practices, which are two days a week.  Poor Addy is one of two girls on the team.  But, Addy is really loving soccer.  Eligh is adjusting and hopefully when this cold goes away he will be able to put forth all of his energy.  
• I am not only volunteering with the PTA, but some how I am also the fundraising coordinator.  The drama of this group of women, in the three meetings we have had thus far is beyond anything I could have ever imagined.  
• The highlight of the week for my three were the arrival of cowboy/girl boots and matching hats from Grandma.  
• The girls have a birthday party tomorrow and next week we add in dance practice, PTO meetings, meet the teacher night, doctor appointments, and more soccer practices. 

Stop by our host, Danifred, and give her a sprinkle of extra time.