Bring it on! A Schedule, School, Potty Training and Back to the Gym

Today was a big day at our house, we officially have a schedule to stick too. Thanks to the first day of school, mommy no longer gets to sleep until 8:00. I guess I will just have to deal and besides it is well worth it and the kids were more than ready and very excited to start another year of school. Here is the run down.

It all began with Tyler - wait no stop that is not true, but we'll start with him anyway. School started at 8:25 and this morning. We were invited by one of his friends to walk. This is a pretty good walk as the school is about a mile from our house. Brooklynn was not happy about the walking, but really had no choice but to come along. Although a little nervous yesterday, Tyler was ready to go and worried (as usual) about being late (he gets that from me). We arrived right on time and he headed off into Mrs. Merlo's class. I really don't know what to expect because I am not familiar with any of the 2nd grade teachers, but he came home happy and excited! I actually, for the first time, felt a little sad and almost got choked up this morning. Each year gets harder and harder for me to send him off - I guess maybe it is because I know school get more and more challenging. The only sad thing about this year is that none of the friends Tyler was hoping to have in his class are in his class, but he has already made friends with some 'new' kids and I know he will have a great year. He is such a nice and smart and amazing almost 8 year old!

This is the 'I don't want to walk picture' it was super funny. As you can see, she wasn't ready for school yet!

Brooklynn is where the day really started AT 4 AM, she was wide awake and it took her a good hour to fall asleep only to really wake up at 6:45. What is with that girl? Anyway, although we had a rough start to the morning, she was super excited to head off to Kindergarden. I was very impressed with how few times she asked this morning if it was time to go yet, she was most patient. Once we got to the school, I parked the car and she said, "Okay mom I'll see you later!" What? She didn't even care to have me come in, of course I informed her we were a few minutes early and she would have to wait and that I would be taking her to her classroom. We were pleased to find out that a little girl from her pre-school class is in her class. It was so fun to watch her comfort her little friend who was very nervous and teary. She put her arm around her and was just the little mother she is always wanting to be! I am so excited for her and can't wait to see how things go! Her class this year is very large around 30 kids, it should be exciting!





As for the Potty Training - we are going for it - I think! No actually today went pretty well. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. I kept my cool - most amazing really and Josh did great. We'll see if it lasts! He was a good boy today and didn't really mind not having anyone around to play with. Let's just hope the potty training goes quickly and painlessly! Just as a side note in the car today Josh looked up at me and said, 'Duper Duper' Translation - Super Duper. He has been watching some Barney lately. It was super funny and he also thought he was quite clever and cute.

I threw this in because it is one of his new favorite things. Besides it's funny.

And of course, with a schedule it means it is time for me to get back in the gym on a regular basis. I have totally been slacking this summer and am feeling the results of that. I am back at it for reals people!



That is it for us people! Enjoy!