Down on the Farm

Friday was spent at Stoney Ridge Farm with Reece's Kindergarten class. I drove out with Fredy to help. I was in charge of Reece and another girl from her class, along with Fredy. I believe that I was given this child for a reason because the other two students who are wild were with the teacher. I must admit that this girl is a girl we have continuing conversations about at home. Reece is not allowed to play with her during, "work around the room time." She is always getting a time out and talking too about her actions and choices.

It was the first week of school that I spotted this girl and sure enough Reece was playing at the same center and got a talking to from the teacher. So, that night at dinner I named off a few classmates she was not allowed to play with, this girl being one of them.
Now, having experienced a half day with her I am feeling a little bad about not letting Reece play with her. She really was sweet and just starving for attention. There were alot of parents on the field trip so I asked her where her mom was (I do not think there is a dad). She said she had to work. I took a ton of pictures that I am going to print at Costco for her to keep. Everywhere we went on the farm she wanted me to take a picture of her, even if it was with my 2 children. I am beginning to think she is an only child.
She listened well and behaved great......until we returned to school. During "work around the room time" she got another time out. Small groups are her thing, but I am still suggesting to Reece not to play with her during that time in the room.



Tip of the Day: get time off for the special events in your child's life..it only happens once.

Smooth Sailing

Before school at home

Yesterday was the day! Reece went to her first day of Kindergarten. I was a little nervous about leaving her, not because of me but of her and her freaking out. I am proud to say that it did not happen! After a few tears, from me not her, and a quick kiss, she bounced over to the carpet. And off Terry and I went.


Before school with Madison


I must say that the day flew by. I did a little house keeping and ran an errand. Fredy and I walked over to the school early to help with packing up and getting all the students out the door for pick up. Wow, was that exhausting! I forgot about the effort. I will be returning to help on Friday with the end of the day.
Reece said that she had a great day and wanted to know why she would not be coming back to school until Friday. I could tell by the smile on her face that she had a good day. She did not eat much of her lunch so she was starving when I picked her up. She ate the whole thing on our walk home.


After school with Madison (look how happy and relaxed she is)


Tip of the day: Keep smiling, it makes for a better day.

Meet and Greet

And the winner is....... Mrs. Bryngleson.
Today was Reece's meet and greet at school. A little chaotic, but fun to see so many kids excited. Reece was glad to see a few kids in the class that she knows. She was not into exploring the room. In her true fashion she sat in chair next to me and watched all the things that were going on.
I am excited to see how the year goes. I know her teacher from my masters program and church. I was asked to be the room mother and agreed and I signed up for classroom volunteering.
Today was much better than Wednesday.....we will see how the 1st day goes on the
15th.

Off to make play dough......

It's Official!

Don't too excited,I am not pregnant, thank God!

The first picture is of Reece at age 2 1/2 on her first day of preschool.
The second picture is of Reece at age 5 on her last day of preschool.

It is now official that we have a kindergartner in our household. Last night, Reece graduated from preschool. She is excited about preschool being over and wants to know when she will be starting at Silver Beach.
I received a letter in the mail the other day stating that Silver Beach will have 2 classes for part time school on Wednesdays, Fridays and every other Monday from 9:30 until 3:30. I was excited to see that there will be two part time teachers teaching Kindergarten. As some of you already know by reading an earlier blog, I am worried about Reece being in a certain teacher's class. Now, I just need to go state my reasons again about why Reece would do better with the other teacher to the principal. I sure hope it works this time. I really thought that worrying about Reece's schooling would not be an issue until at least middle school.


Tip of the Day: Be the squeaky wheel, it is the one that gets oiled!

The Return

Oh the return of fall and all the things that go with it. I am not a fan of this season for many reasons:

1. It gets dark early

2. The start of school-(more when I was teaching)

3. Football season

4. The endless days of rain and gloom

5. The fact that I have to be indoors more

6. Wearing sweatshirts, jackets and shoes with socks

Ok, I know that I am complaining but it just seems that summer was here one day and the next it was fall. I spent nap time yesterday putting away the pools, swim gear and water toys. Very depressing for me but my daughter did not seem to care. She must be related to her dad who loves the fall and all that comes with it.

UPDATE:

The four of us will be leaving next week for a quick trip to LA and Bakersfield. We are going to visit family especially our niece Brandie who is still hospitalized in LA. We will stay a few days to visit her and then head to Bakersfield for the weekend and return to visit Brandie before leaving. Our return home will be on Monday, September 21st. Please continue to pray for healing for Brandie, wisdom for the doctors and nurses working with her and safe travels for the four of us.