So the school called yesterday.
"Connor is going to be in preschool this year right?"
"Yes" thinking, wow, they actually figured out the preschool/ kindergarten mixup on their own. Nice.
"Ok, we are going to need his birth certificate, shot records, and proof of residency. Can you bring that by today?"
"Well, can't you use what I submitted last year?"
"Oh, he was enrolled here last year? Hold on a second." ..............................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................... "Ok I found his chart, you're all set."
"Also, just to let you know, I got a letter saying he was going to be in Kindergarten this year. You might want to look into that."
"Ok, thanks, I will"
Jeeze louise! Did his chart slip behind the filing cabinet or something? Seriously. I don't know what the heck is going on over there. These are the people I'm trusting to educate my children and they can't even keep track of their own... um... behinds.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Day by day
"Mommy look! I have two and half boo boos."
And sure enough, three scratches on his ankle, two long, and one short. 2.5 boo boos if I've ever seen them.
His hands are his snappers, and his legs are his chunkers. And that's how life is when you're 4.
I woke up yesterday morning to a sweet kiss on my cheek, only one of two per day that I get voluntarily. The other is before bed. But when I opened my eyes I saw instantly that my baby had slipped away a little more in the night. Clearly something was different around the chin, neck, shoulder area. He grew. An absolutely imperceptible amount. An amount only a mother could see... but there it was.
"Bub... you grew while you were sleeping!"
"I know! Someday I will be bigger than Daddy!"
And don't I know it. Someday he will be bigger than Daddy. Inch by inch. Day by day. He will grow to be bigger than Daddy. Everyday I lose my baby and gain a full grown man. But that's life isn't it? We all move along our paths at such a slow rate it doesn't seem like we make any progress at all. That is until we look back and see just how far we've come.
We were at Fuddruckers the other day... or Fun Wreckers and Connor calls it. And we sat in the Elvis themed booth. Connor thought the pictures of Elvis were pictures of our friend Brad. I'm only mentioning this because when I read this later... and I will... it will make me laugh all over again.
And sure enough, three scratches on his ankle, two long, and one short. 2.5 boo boos if I've ever seen them.
His hands are his snappers, and his legs are his chunkers. And that's how life is when you're 4.
I woke up yesterday morning to a sweet kiss on my cheek, only one of two per day that I get voluntarily. The other is before bed. But when I opened my eyes I saw instantly that my baby had slipped away a little more in the night. Clearly something was different around the chin, neck, shoulder area. He grew. An absolutely imperceptible amount. An amount only a mother could see... but there it was.
"Bub... you grew while you were sleeping!"
"I know! Someday I will be bigger than Daddy!"
And don't I know it. Someday he will be bigger than Daddy. Inch by inch. Day by day. He will grow to be bigger than Daddy. Everyday I lose my baby and gain a full grown man. But that's life isn't it? We all move along our paths at such a slow rate it doesn't seem like we make any progress at all. That is until we look back and see just how far we've come.
We were at Fuddruckers the other day... or Fun Wreckers and Connor calls it. And we sat in the Elvis themed booth. Connor thought the pictures of Elvis were pictures of our friend Brad. I'm only mentioning this because when I read this later... and I will... it will make me laugh all over again.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Kindergarten tease
I got two identical letters today. One was addressed to the parents of Connor, and the other addressed to the parents of Madison.
Larry opened them since I was totally kicking Connor's butt at Bowling on the Wii and couldn't possibly be bothered. The first one said Madison, grade 3, would be picked up for school by bus at this particular location at this particular time. Fine, expected. The second one said that Connor, grade K, would be picked up by bus at this particular location at this particular time.
I'm sorry... what? Connor, grade K. This is worthy of putting down the Wii-mote for a second.
I'll admit, at first I was a little excited. Could I send him to school this year? Full day school? Would anyone notice that he is only 4? Not to brag, but I think he could pull it off, both in size and smarts. I tried not to smile at the thought of my devious plan, cause inside I knew we could never get away with it. Or could we? Clearly, no one is checking IDs here.
But in the end it doesn't matter. Reality quickly set in and I know I can't send him this year. I'm not going to say anything quite yet though. I don't know how this magical mix-up occurred but I'm curious to see if he gets assigned a teacher. Maybe this was just a bus scheduling glitch. Time will tell.
Larry opened them since I was totally kicking Connor's butt at Bowling on the Wii and couldn't possibly be bothered. The first one said Madison, grade 3, would be picked up for school by bus at this particular location at this particular time. Fine, expected. The second one said that Connor, grade K, would be picked up by bus at this particular location at this particular time.
I'm sorry... what? Connor, grade K. This is worthy of putting down the Wii-mote for a second.
I'll admit, at first I was a little excited. Could I send him to school this year? Full day school? Would anyone notice that he is only 4? Not to brag, but I think he could pull it off, both in size and smarts. I tried not to smile at the thought of my devious plan, cause inside I knew we could never get away with it. Or could we? Clearly, no one is checking IDs here.
But in the end it doesn't matter. Reality quickly set in and I know I can't send him this year. I'm not going to say anything quite yet though. I don't know how this magical mix-up occurred but I'm curious to see if he gets assigned a teacher. Maybe this was just a bus scheduling glitch. Time will tell.
Friday, July 2, 2010
2010 is the year of the n
2010 is half over!! Can you believe it? I know my life has changed quite a bit in the last 6 months. Phew! And I think the changes are just getting started.
If this year had a shape it would be an "n". Uphill battle, then a little rest, then it's all down hill. (at least I hope.)
Ok, so the end of June means it's time to check in on the New Year's Resolutions. See how we are doing. I had 4 this year.
1. Get my associates degree: I'm still on track for this. It's on my to do list to sign up for my last 2 classes! I plan to be registered by the end of July. Then all I have to do is, you know, pass the classes.
2a. Pay off non mortgage debt: This might actually happen, we'll have to see. We've paid off about half so I guess according to that we are right on track.
2b. Not take on any new debt: Tougher. We did buy Larry a car, so I guess we have taken on new debt. But if we pay it off by the end of the year does it count? But either way, I doubt we will make this one. I'm currently planning to take on quite a bit more debt. This one doesn't look like it's going to happen.
3. Get my hair done at least 3 times: This shouldn't be too hard. I've gotten it done twice so far, so one more time is doable.
4. Do something together as a family at least once a month. I really underestimated myself here. We do stuff together as a family. I must have been having a guilty mommy moment when I put this one on the list. As proof we are planning to see Toy Story 3 tonight.
Ok, not too bad. On track with most and the one I'm sure to miss was done intentionally. I think we are doing the right thing, so I'm forgiven. :)
If this year had a shape it would be an "n". Uphill battle, then a little rest, then it's all down hill. (at least I hope.)
Ok, so the end of June means it's time to check in on the New Year's Resolutions. See how we are doing. I had 4 this year.
1. Get my associates degree: I'm still on track for this. It's on my to do list to sign up for my last 2 classes! I plan to be registered by the end of July. Then all I have to do is, you know, pass the classes.
2a. Pay off non mortgage debt: This might actually happen, we'll have to see. We've paid off about half so I guess according to that we are right on track.
2b. Not take on any new debt: Tougher. We did buy Larry a car, so I guess we have taken on new debt. But if we pay it off by the end of the year does it count? But either way, I doubt we will make this one. I'm currently planning to take on quite a bit more debt. This one doesn't look like it's going to happen.
3. Get my hair done at least 3 times: This shouldn't be too hard. I've gotten it done twice so far, so one more time is doable.
4. Do something together as a family at least once a month. I really underestimated myself here. We do stuff together as a family. I must have been having a guilty mommy moment when I put this one on the list. As proof we are planning to see Toy Story 3 tonight.
Ok, not too bad. On track with most and the one I'm sure to miss was done intentionally. I think we are doing the right thing, so I'm forgiven. :)
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