1st day at the new school

The boys in the backyard before the first day of school. Nathan wishes he could go right along with them.

In front of the new school

There is something so exciting about a new school year. I practically get giddy over buying folders, notebooks, new pencils and school clothes. As much as I LOVE my children, the fighting was getting more intense towards the end of the summer and I was looking forward to a little quiet around the house for a while. I know a lot of moms cry when they send their kids to school, but I never have. (Okay, maybe I had one tear when I sent Davin to Kindergarten) I do feel emotional when I leave them at their little desks and they don't seem too concerned at my departure. I do miss them during the day and worry if they are making friends and eating at least some of the good stuff at lunch, but I am more excited for them than anything.

They have amazing teachers this year, so that puts me at ease. Davin is in 2nd grade and has lots of friends in his class. I've heard his teacher is phenomenal and I look forward to seeing the amazing things she does and I know he's going to love it. He was so serious sitting at his little desk getting right to work. That's my Davin for you.

Aaron and Collin are in 1st grade and have the same teacher Davin had last year and she is incredible. I was impressed at day one when Davin was in her class so when I saw that the twins had her this year, I was very happy!! She is very organized and already had a "Milk and Muffin" day with a scavenger hunt to help them find their cubby and the bathroom etc... before school started. They are going to love her as much as Davin did!

With the boys off to school I asked Nathan what he wanted to do. He said, "I want to play that surgery game!" So we played Operation a few times and just chilled out together. We made cookies for the boys so that when they got off the bus they would have warm cookies for a snack. We went to meet them at the bus stop and cheered as they came off.

The boys gobbled up their cookies and milk and I asked them about their first day. The twins said, "It was fun, but it was long." I asked who they played with at recess and they named a few friends and then each other. That surprised me that they would play together on the playground. It made me happy that Davin wasn't "too cool" for his little brothers. I'm glad they look out for each other. They told me about the things they did and I asked them what the best part of their day was and as a trio they chimed, "Riding the bus!" So there you have it. Who needs amazing teachers and a beautiful new school when you get to ride the bus? I'm sure it will lose it's novelty and they will realize how great everything else is too.

I am so excited for the boys and look forward to all the friendships they will make and the new things they will learn. The new school is simply gorgeous. They have all new computers and it has so much room to grow. Nathan has already been checking out the Kindergarten set up and is looking forward to feeding the turtle and fish in there. Nathan will be going to a little playgroup in September that he cannot wait for. As for me, I am headed straight to the store to buy "bon bons." That's what you do when your kids are all in school right? I plan on resting and relaxing and doing all of those things on my "to do" list that never seem to get done. I want to get my scrapbooks caught up, or at least start working on them. Nathan and I are going to have some serious fun together too.

On another note: As for my health, I am doing pretty well still. People always ask so I figure this is a good place to update. No, I am not getting another scan anytime soon. I can't see any reason to. There isn't much they can do that I feel good about and every time I go in for one it takes all the strength I have to endure it, and a team of psychologists afterward to put me back together after I get the results. Actually, I don't have a psychologist, so it's just me and my amazing family and friends that get to put me back together. I am looking for a great Naturopath so if you know one, let me know. I still try to eat really good but I told Jas the other day that I think I need to eat enough chocolate to send me into a "chocolate coma". Sounds good to me! I try to relax about the "naughty" foods and just enjoy life. I am still doing some natural herbal remedies and have loved learning about healing massage. I cling to my faith and hope and when I fear and doubt I always seem to find another rainbow or friend around the corner that helps me take another step forward. I am so grateful to my family and friends for their fasting and prayers. I know this helps a lot. I have my moments of "why me?" and sheer panic, but for the most part I just take it one day at a time and enjoy the amazing things that life has to offer. More than anything I want to be here for my kids and see them grow up. I want to be a grandma and snuggle my grandkids. (I'd better get some granddaughters to spoil too!)

I look forward to a quieter time in my life while the kids are in school. I hope I can rejuvenate and rest and heal.