Hi Joni, I hope today goes well. Our school starts Sept. 2nd. But, I know the girls are getting a little tired of each other and are VERY anxious for school. I wonder how Timmy will cope with the big kids gone. As of right now, I just have before/after school kids which was my original plan for last Sept! lol I'll have just Timmy Tues, Thurs and every other Friday. I think on Thursdays, I'm going to sign us up for a parent and tot swimming lesson at the Y. Delaney will be home Monday, Wed and every other Friday so I'm going to see what programs there are for her at the Y. This is stuff I wanted to do for a long time but never could because of daycare kids.

 

My income will pretty much suck but the sanity is outweighing it right now. We'll see how things go. I still have one or 2 spots left so hopefully I can fill those with school kids too.

 

Timmy is back to sleep so back to bed I go. Here's hoping I can catch a good hour of sleep before having to get up for the day. Let us know how the first day of school went, Joni!

Sara I'm really glad to hear you have some alone time with your kids so you can enjoy being a SAHM for awhile. 

 

The kids had a wonderful first day.  Most kids had at least one parent walking them to their classroom which isn't allowed the rest of the year.  They had a boombox out front with kid music playing and balloons and stuff.  It was like a carnival - very festive.  When they got off the bus, Braeden said "I loved it!" and I asked Chane if he loved it too and he smiled and said "yeah!"  We're lucky to live here and I'm glad my kids can enjoy school.

 

I have to work in the cafeteria for one hour tomorrow and one on Friday.  I was asked so I said yes.  Helping the first graders buy lunch and guiding the kids what to do and how to act since they don't eat lunch in the cafeteria in kindergarten (well, the full day ones do but that's only a few).  I'm going to be so tired - I was wasted getting up this morning at 6 after not going to bed until well after 2.  I was able to go back to bed but I won't be able to tomorrow.  If I have to be at the school by 10:30 and I don't get home 'til 8 from dropoff, that's no time to even really fit in a nap.  So I'll stay up and shower and do some stuff around here.  Then I won't get home 'til noon so there's no real sleep time (depending how tired I am) since I have to get up at 2.  I do not know what I was thinking with saying yes.  Friday will be better since I don't work Thursday night.

 

It's kind of hard getting back into an evening routine.  I wanted to have dinner each night at 5:30 but it's 5:39 and I don't have it done yet.  The first few nights are going to be more haphazard.  School kind of caught me by surprise also so even though I don't want them to buy lunch much this year, I'm not ready to pack anything healthy so they might as well buy.  I did get their clothes done so that's a big accomplishment - won't have to even look at them again unless Chane gets suddenly taller or Brae gets thinner - I have C's "taller" pants in a bag and Brae's "tall enough but too tight" pants in a bag just in case their bodies change during the year.  Otherwise, I don't have to review their clothes situation again 'til August!

 

Back to the grill to get the chicken off!

It's funny, after saying I will just have before/after school kids, I got a call about a child I thought had been long-ago placed. She's almost 2 and will be in daycare for socialization and to give her mom a break. It's through family and children services. She'd be here 9-3 and still naps but ANdrew convinced me that the money is NOT that important. I've wanted days for just my kids last year and again this year so I should stick with that.

 

I think I couldn't watch that girl either as the situation kinda ticks me off. It's where our tax dollars go! I'm not sure where the dad is but this mom has 4 kids. The oldest was in D's class last year and he was a huge trouble maker. The 2nd child is D's age (D was in a JK/SK split) but couldnt' go to JK because he was still in diapers. This mom doesn't have a job yet gets daycare for her youngest, 9-3. So, how do I get free childcare for a break!?  Yeah, maybe I'm a tad bitter.

 

Wow, that sounds like an awesome first day of school!! I'm so glad they enjoyed it!

 

Aw, so you're still working at McD's?! That's going to be a hard adjustment but I'm sure you can do it!!

 

Good job on the clothes!! I'm still looking for first day of school outfits but not having much luck. Either too pricey or plain ugly.

 

Sooo, I guess I should update all on a few major developments. Feel free to bring on the "you idiot!" Andrew will be moving back in. We're seriously going to buy a house. I'm 4 weeks pregnant. My dad practically hates us.

 

Hmm, I think that about covers it.

 

I had a migraine while sleeping last night so I feel really yucky today. Timmy tossed and turned a lot which kept me up. I was in bed around 9:30 though. There's something in my kitchen that is REALLY making my stomach churn. Plus, I have meat I have to take care of today, maybe even throw out :( and the thought of going anywhere near it is making my stomach churn.

 

I'm slowly coming off of the Effexor so I think that's adding to my stomach issues. I discovered yesterday that ginger ale will be my new best friend, along with peppermints (which I discovered with Timmy.)

 

So, lots of changes here. No, the baby was not planned because of our current situation. No, Andrew is not moving back solely because of the baby. I see it as a blessing in disguise because I know Andrew wanted things to work out but was still unsure so this pushed him to the sure side. He's been doing well lately and I can see he's 100% committed. I know we still have a very long road ahead of us but there's already and improvement... he's meeting me halfway.

 

The boys I'm doing back-up care for this week should be here any minute. Better finish up my computer time.

Congratulations!  On both the baby and Andrew moving back in and being committed.

 

A big NO on a daycare kid.  You have to work on your own family right now.  I think the daycare thing is too much of a sticking point and even if the kid was an angel who did nothing but sleep you'd still be dealing with a mother who is questionable.

 

I have to stay up today but I don't want to.  Yes, still at McD's but cut my hours drastically.  I only work until 1AM now instead of 4AM.  Makes a big difference.  I'm considering going to dayshift.  It would be almost like getting a whole new job so something I'd have to consider more.

 

Tired!  Going to type in a list here for the first time in quite awhile and get going.  Might as well be productive if I have to be up :-)  I haven't been worried about "productive" all summer but if I want to have a good fall I need to get back on my game.

Yeah, lots of changes but I believe it's for the best.

 

Ok, I remember you saying something earlier in the summer, that you cut back the hours. That's good!

 

I hope you've been having a productive day!!

 

I've been kinda blah and slow going. I've been throwing out so much food lately. I bought a ton of ground beef and chicken last week since Andrew took the kids for the week-end. So, my plan was to make a ton of meals for the freezer. Well, I hardly did anything over the week-end and have been fighting to get it done this week. It means my kitchen is a mess. Plus, I've thrown out a bunch of stuff that I've left out over night. Plus, I had to freeze a lot of meat since I didn't deal with it and it had to be in the freezer or dealt with that day. I'm thinking I'll have to throw out 3 lbs of ground beef today :( I threw out a large can of tomatoes that I had opened and used for a recipe but I didn't have room in my fridge to put that into containers. Augh.

 

But, I'm goign to give up the freezer cooking for the next while so hopefully that'll make me feel a little more sane and my kitchen can stay clean. I have zucchinis and bananas to deal with though so I'm giong to make some zucchini bread for the freezer and some banana muffins.

 

We walked to the dollar store this morning and because I had older kids today, I let them play outside whiel I worked on lunch and got the table all set up (i have kids that leave at 12:30 this week so I've been on the ball with getting lunch prepared BEFORE the kids sit at the table. Things go much smoother when it's all out. I just have to give them seconds.)

 

I have one here right now, it's her last day. I was going to take them bowling but we went last night and Timmy didn't do too well, he wanted to play with the balls. Plus, I'm feeling quite lightheaded and I dont' know when her mom is going to get here to pick her up. Sooo, they're jsut playing the Wii right now and I'm having some quiet time at the computer as I'm exhausted.

 

One more day until vacation! lol I actually have a true 3 day week-end (the last 3 day week-end, I had a daycare child 10-4.) And then school starts Tuesday which means I actually get a break! I'll just have Timmy with me. Sure, I have Laura and Gavin back at 7:30 (blech... my house was so quiet without those 2 loud kids here this August.) Hmm, I'm not sure who else I'll have... Possibly Vienna at 7:15 and Maddie at 8 but then they're all gone, along with my 2, at 9 and I don't pick up anyone til either 3 or 3:20. Sweet bliss!!!

 

This week=end, the focus is fun and mortgages.

 

We're seeing a house, one I think i want to buy, at 6:30 on Friday. Andrew will be staying here most of the week=end, I think. I think we'll play video games after the kids are in bed, maybe watch a movie.

 

We're hoping to go to Wasaga Beach for the day, not sure which one.

 

We need to talk to a bank about getting approved for a mortgage, etc. 100% financing ends Oct. 15th so if we need to take care of soem debt or sell a vehicle, we need to get on this NOW. REally, we shoudl get pre-approved first before looking at houses but ah well. It's fun to see what's in the area and what's out there to buy.

 

It's supposed to be a nice week-end, sunny and pretty warm so I'm hoping to spend lots of time outside.

 

Ok, i'm blabby... I'm goign to throw on some pants cause I'm freezing in shorts. Then I think I'll see if Timmy wants to snuggle on the couch with me and we'll watch the kids play the Wii. Hopefully then I'll have energy to get lunch dishes cleaned up.

Hi, I am here catching up!  Going to start new post!!