Back to school {6th and 3rd grade}

These kids were SO EXCITED to go back to school yesterday

I would have liked them to dress a little nicer but these boys are all about comfort


The first 2 days of schools they had 2 hour early dismissal
I guess they're breaking them in slowly

Parker is loving his new teacher and having his best friend {Jack} in his class
He is playing soccer every recess and leaving the new play ground equipment for the other kids

Spencer got to go to all 7 classes today and told me he didn't get lost
{I'm not sure if he would tell me if he did get lost}
We are slowly learning the secrets to drop off and pick up
{Whoever decided to put 2 schools between 2 of the busiest streets in town was not thinking}


We're hoping for another great school year
So far it's looking good

Counting down: 1 day left {Tying up loose ends}

Yesterday we tied up some loose ends and got everything ready for today

A new violin was first on our list

Spencer had the half size and really needed to upgrade mid year but it just didn't happen
I was ecstatic to walk in to West Music and be walking back out in less than 5 minutes


We couldn't drive an hour there and an hour back for just one errand
so we hit up a few of our favorite stores
We picked up some plates and napkins for Parker's birthday at 40% off
and
the boys oohed and aahed over the Under Armour clothes at TJ maxx


We came home and I let the kids have some time playing with friends

while I checked the back packs to make sure we had everything we needed
before heading off to back to school night 

I'm not sure what the big deal is at the schools these days
 but they won't tell you who your teacher is until the night before school starts

It's all fine and dandy if you get your teacher of choice

but if you don't, you might need more than 14 hours to adjust and come to terms with it

The smiles say it all

Not only is this boy relieved he got his first pick, this mam is beyond thrilled
Mrs. Yahn is AMAZING and I know without a doubt we are going to have a great school year

Counting down: 2 days left {Middle School}

In the blink of an eye my baby grew up

On Monday night we had 6th grade orientation

{This mama was in panic mode}

A big school, 7 different classes with 7 different teachers and hundreds of kids

We were introduced to the principal and teachers 

and then we got to find our way around

Spencer was most excited about finding his locker and getting the combination right

He nailed it 6 times!

I have a feeling he may be helping some of the other kids 

We walked his schedule route twice and got to meet his teachers

We saw a shy side to Spence that we've never seen before

One of his teacher's introduced herself and he just stood there staring at her

Chip and I laughed and said Spencer looked at her like he had never heard anyone speak before

We saw lots of friends and I'm hoping that the Colorado Alumni stick together

{There such a great group of kids}

The staff encouraged us to come back this week when the halls weren't so busy

They want to make sure each child is comfortable with their locker and class locations

Tuesday morning we headed back to Central to find our way around 

and show little brother what he has to look forward to


Thursday's the BIG day!

Counting down: 3 days left {Aquatic Fun}

We're counting down the days before the kiddos are back in school

Yesterday we went to the aquatic center

We only made it there twice this summer
I just couldn't see paying $10 for an hour or two of swimming
When we go, I like to stay and make it worth the money
{I'm secretly thinking about buying the family a family pass for next summer}


The boys had a blast going down slides and jumping off the diving board

These boys could live in the water

Classified Ad: ISO- A BUBBLE

Classified

In Search of: A BUBBLE 

He has us stumped again

On Tuesday Parker told me that he thought he had a fat lip

I took a look and didn't think it looked puffy 

He had been drinking pop with a straw so I thought he may have bumped his lip

Wednesday morning, he woke up and said his lips hurt SO BAD

This little guy has had a rough summer 

and we just can't get things figured out

My mom said the blisters look like cold sores but he's never had them before

I called his allergist and she said it sounded like 

a reaction to something or a virus

So we wait it out 

In the mean time, I'm thinking this boy needs a bubble

Taking the morning off

 Friday I took the morning off to give my boys some undivided attention

They have been so patient as I've worked my tail off this summer

They are pretty use to the normal routine 

but this summer I didn't stick to "the norm" 

I worked just about every day which they are not use to

They were also drug to work to watch me teach gymnastics twice a week

Anyway I've been feeling guilty so I took the morning off

I got up and made their favorite breakfast {Monkey Bread}

We took the scooters down to the skate park

And after the boys were drenched in sweat, we went to the fountain

They wouldn't stand still long enough for me to get some pictures


It's hard to believe that school starts in 3 days
We have 6th grade orientation tonight and back to school night Wednesday

It's our last full week

It's our last full week before the boys head back to school

While I am panicking a little because I feel like we didn't do a lot this summer,

the boys are outside playing with friends enjoying the beautiful weather {71 degrees}

I'm nervous about the school year
A new principal at one school and a new school for the other

So many changes going on and then I got a surprise last night to bring more changes

I applied for a very part time job last Thursday and didn't really expect anything to come of it
but
I was hired without an interview and I'm so excited

I won't be starting until after Labor day
so that will give us a little time to figure out schedules, homework, chores and etc.

I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to manage 3 part time jobs
but I'm reminding myself that I'm blessed and because of these 3 part time jobs,
I'm able to stay home and be there for the boys when they need me


It's going to be another crazy year but we're ready!