Week 1 Complete

We made it!  We all survived week 1!  At times it felt like we were barely surviving but we did! 

These are just a few pics we took during the week. 

Millie packed her bunny in Aaron’s backpack that he takes back and forth to work each day.  She did this Monday night and told him we could share it during the day.  The little girls ready for school (and Millie is not crying-more on that…)The crew!  Mornings have actually gone much smoother than I thought.  I was thinking adding Millie into the morning mix of getting everyone out the door would be trying but so far our mornings have gone well for the most part.  Sallie is in love with this shirt she has on!  She was so excited to finally wear it!  Notice Lizzie’s pose and not sure what Mill is doing here.

So, how has everyone been this week?

Elleigh so far is loving school this year!  She has a tough schedule but she likes it and has done well getting back in the swing of things.

Sallie has not cried since the first day so that is great!  They tell me she is doing well during the day!  She has had a nasty cold this week so at times not felt so well but overall her transition back to school has been good!!!

Lizzie is not quite as excited about school as last yr.  She still loves it but I am not seeing the excitement I saw last yr.  I think it is partially because she is older and partially that today was her teacher’s first day so I am thinking that will help.  Don’t get me wrong, she is still loving school just not as giddy as last year! 

Millie is not so thrilled with school…  Her teacher says she does well at school and she is not crying when she gets to school but she cries every night and says she doesn’t want to go and wants to just stay with me.  Breaks my heart!  She is also an emotional wreck.  She is just not herself and she cries about everything (when with me).  To say it has been trying is an understatement!  I just keep thinking I hope we made the right decision about starting her.  She told me tonight that she hates school.  I really do not think she hates school.  I think she just prefers to be with me.  Hopefully we will have a turnaround soon.  She has already left her lunchbox at school, misplaced her backpack, attempted to leave home and get out of the car without her backpack and really could care less about any of it.  A says he doesn’t think that will ever change.  I think I agree.  That is just Millie and as much as I love that little girl, those characteristics drive me insane!  I am not the only one.  It highly frustrates Lizzie!  This is the link to her class blog and I love being able to see these pics.  Looks like she is good at school.  Now if we can get her good about it at home!   http://www.rozellkindergarten.blogspot.com/

I am adjusting.  I told A today that I really think it will be harder for me in a few weeks.  It still kinda feels like she has just gone somewhere temporarily!  I have stayed busy working on things at church.  Awana begins next week so that has kept me busy.  I do not mean to sound like I do not have enough here to keep me busy because I do but the other stuff keeps my mind off feeling lost without any of the girls.  Next week I am going to be doing some babysitting 3 days and first night of Awana Wed so I don’t think I will have too much time to think about my new life! 

Thankfully week 2 is a 4 day week!  We will see what it brings!

I greatly appreciate all of you who have prayed for our transition, called to check on us, sent texts, messages, etc.  It is always nice to know someone cares and takes time from their busy schedules to check on you!