It's a different year for sure....

Last year I made some very good friends. This year our kids are in different classes. Wy got the class that lines up up with the second graders. The other two moms line up next to each other. So today one asked me to go get coffee with her. So I did and the 2nd mom came too. It felt so good to be out with them. We were talking and come to find out the first friends MIL died Sunday night...I had no idea. We were so close last year..arg...i just feel awful. Then they start talking about all the stuff they do together in the mornings....i feel sad.
I feel sad that those two are close now and i feel like the third wheel. It used to be that the first mom and me would do everything together and the second mom would come along when she could.
It was the same way over the summer...they called once to invite me over. When i went they talked about all the stuff they had been doing all summer. I never got a call. Sure i could of called them but i wasn't doing anything. I did call a couple times to chat. I saw them once over the whole summer.....
I suppose I am just having a pity party for myself. I am sure i'll get over it.

Monday...Monday....Monday...

I am gearing up to leave for Washington this weekend. this Monday is lazy Monday so that tomorrow and Wednesday can be spent kicking butt getting the house and meals in order for Mr. Fun. This way I can come home to a clean house.

JJ doesn't like the bus very much. So I have decided that I will take her and pick her up. We did the trial run today and I can walk the boys to school, walk back home and still have her to school in time, before the bus.

Went by the preschool this morning..so much more paperwork to fill out. T is so ready to go. I found out his teacher has taught preschool for 16 years ..LOVE that!! I can't wait to meet her tomorrow and I can't wait for T to start. I was talking with the director and T was being his silly self..she said she may have a new favorite student. I giggled and said "if you only knew" . This kid is going to be the class clown. I am hoping that he loves preschool as much as I think he will.
He asked if i was going to stay with him at school and I explained I couldn't. He seemed like he accepted that answer. Maybe too easily..lol. He may be the screamer I have yet to have for preschool.

I survived the first week...YAY for friday.

Now Friday's mean something to me. Tomorrow morning I can sleep as long as my kids allow me. Of course kids bounce back quickly. Today I didn't have to wake any of them. One by one they slowly wandered out to the living room demanding breakfast before it was even time to eat.
JJ has had to ride the bus twice this week and I don't think she likes it. It makes for a much longer day and being in close proximity with other kids she finds intimidating. I have decided that I will pick her up and only have her ride the bus to school when Mr. Fun isn't able to help in any way. That is why I stay home after all.....to be there for my kids.
We have also decided that JJ won't be dancing this year. T starts preschool and that cuts into the budget heavily. She did mention playing softball through her school program. I would LOVE that.
I would have a jock princess...that would rock.

So far so good...

Everyone is enjoying their school days. There wasn't any tears either..so far. I have to take Wy to school tomorrow and I am anticipating that he will cry.
JJ is going to ride the bus tomorrow..i hope that goes well so i won't have to take her or pick her up.

I had Wy's open house tonight and at first I wasn't happy with his teacher. Tonight I left there very pleased with her and I am excited to watch him and help him grow this school year.

I am hoping that I get the same feeling as I leave G's open house.

JJ likes all her teachers. She's not too sure about her science teacher but I am sure she'll come around and learn to like him. I am hoping that algebra isn't too hard for her and her love for math doesn't suffer.

T starts on the 26th..kets hope he loves it just as much a sthe other kids loved preschool.

Middle School.......

YIKES!!!! We went to visit the middle school yesterday and I am so not ready. Her first three hours of school will be her hardest. Algebra 1-2 with the 8th graders *gulp* and then 2 hours of English honors. The school is big. We mapped out her route and hopefully she won't get lost on the first day and have friends in her classes.
What I don't understand is there are no lockers..what is that? So She has to carry her lunch with her all day and all her books for all her classes? She has 8 classes and 5 books. That is one heavy back pack to have on your back. And my kids don't eat school lunches..they are overpriced for the crap you get.

Now lets talk about the other kids I saw....eek!! Make-up, tight clothing and attitudes.....OI! Not ready for the drama. Not ready for the homework that I won't understand.

Overall... just not ready.

Touchy subject but who cares, LOL!!

I was watching some late late night talk show last night. There was a comedian on. I forget his name...I said it was late night and I should of been sleeping so I don't remember much about the details. I do remember he wasn't born here in America and hasn't been here that long. So anyways...
He said he didn't believe in God.....the silence was crazy. Then he breaks the silence with "does anyone in America ever say that?" That made me think... I rarely hear anyone say they don't believe in God. Why is that? Is it because they are afraid of what others will think? My faith is not strong. Do I believe there's a God? I like to think I do but I am a very matter of fact person. The idea of God is very comforting. The idea of heaven is heavenly. There is no actually proof that either exist. Yes, there's the bible but.......God himself didn't write it. Like this comedian said "have God give everyone a banana and then I'll believe"
I don't believe God has control over my life in anyway. I believe my actions and attitude do. I believe that if he is there he's there for comfort, that's it. He can not change the outcome of my life, only I can do that. Sure, I can pray but it's not God making me do one thing over another...it's me.
Do I want my kids to believe in God? If they want to. I want them to be happy, respectful, successful, good people. I don't believe you have to believe in a higher power to be all those things. So it's their choice to believe what they will.

I hope i didn't offend anyone..it's just me thinking out loud.

AHHHHHHH...............and some other stuff.

Oh my hell............. my head hurts.
My site is officially up
www.mdawsongallery.com
It's not 100%...still trying to find music but I am not having any luck. I want music with vocals. I want upbeat,fun yet soft music.

Now I am trying to create my blog....whole other monster. I have no clue where to start. OK, that's a lie I created the sub-domain for it. Now What?

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Our good friends came over for a BBQ last night. He has been in Alaska for the past five months. It's good to have him home. He brought over some fresh salmon he caught in Alaska . I didn't eat it because I don't like salmon but I heard it was delicious .
We ate too much, drank too much and had a great night.
We went to walk them out and there was a very strong smell. The G-man said it smelled like french fries. If only he knew it was the good stuff they call pot *teehee*
We never did figure out where it was coming from. It was strong it had to be close.