Back to School

So, yesterday was Bryndan's 1st day back to school. When I went into his room to wake him up, he popped right up and said, "get up, get dressed, ride the bus, go to school, see Ms. Wheat, play with friends!!". He was so Happy!!! His teacher called after school and let me know he had a wonderful day. She said he really hated his lunch(spaghetti), but kept eating it so that the kids would clap for him. He would take a bite and kind of gag and then swallow it and say "I did it. I ate spaghetti." He tried the pears too, but wouldn't eat them. She said he remembered all of the rules, was very helpful to others and was talking up a storm. After all the worries I had about putting him in school so early, I am so glad I did. The rewards have been tremendous and I am so PROUD of his progress.

Kaitlyn and I went up to the church to meet her PDO teachers today. She will have one new one and one old one so I think she will be fine. She didn't want to leave and I had to carry her out. So, I think when the time comes next week she will be really happy to be there. I have also come to a decision when it comes to her clothes. I went through her drawers yesterday and saw several cute outfits that are now too small and that she never or rarely wore. I have a habit of saving the cutest or best clothes for a "special" occasion or a time when I know she won't get dirty. This of course is ridiculous because then she never wears them. I have decided she will wear the cute clothes on any day regardless of the activity, because of course they are meant to be WORN. (Hopefully I can stick to this)

Hopefully Bryndan will continue to have a great week at school. This new schedule should be great for everyone. Kaitlyn has a Dr.'s appt tomorrow and so we will be going for that but other than that I think I have an easy rest of the week.

Yea School!

Here's to the end of summer!!

Ok so here I am trying the blog thing again...last time it got deleted before it saved so this time i am writing it elsewhere and pasting it in...anyway, here goes.
The summer has gone by really quickly, which in my opinion was a good thing. The 1st week in June, all of us went up to see my folks in Utah. It was a good trip considering the drive and the weather was wonderful, since back in TX they had a week of 100 or more. The kids got to do some new things and had a great time with their grandparents. Sadly, on the way home we got the news that our house had been broken into. We really got off easy...just the back door to replace and about 25 DVD's stolen. The police think it was kids. I hope so since the thought of a creepy man in my house freaks me out. Bryndan had three weeks of half-day summer school when we got back and he really enjoyed that. After that, I was on my own....
Bryndan started gymnastics once a week, which he LOVES! He already is doing front and back rolls, and has no fear on the trampoline. He will continue lessons as the year goes on because he really is doing well. Since he is so big for his age it is good for him to really start learning to control his body.
Kaitlyn continued PDO once a week and she really had fun. It gives her a chance to interact with kids her own age, and gives me a little time off. She will continue that for the rest of the year. So, on Thursday mornings, I hope to be able to get back in the pool. Kaitlyn is really growing too and isn't showing any of the delay signs that Bryndan did. She already says quite a few words and also uses some sign language. She loves playing with her brother and pretty much well thinks he hung the moon. But I think that's the way it should be at this point. :)
I am doing well, I guess. I have been looking forward to school starting again so I can take a little time for myself. I need to get in the pool and I really just need some down time. It seems like I hardly ever get a chance to sit and relax anymore. I know that is usual with young kids, but it seems to be getting to me lately. Shane has been working extra days and hours all summer and it seems like he only comes home to eat and sleep. I think we just need a weekend away, but I don't know when that will ever happen...anyway we are still doing well and that is a good thing.
So, with summer ending and school starting, I am looking forward to a good next couple of months. Hopefully, I will take some time for myself and will be a better mother and wife for it.