So here we are again on the first day of school. We are in the 1st grade this year. Fro was pretty excited this morning, you definitely can't tell from this picture, but I think she was a little nervous too. She got a little clingy while we were waiting for her class to gather, but she was very happy to help hold the sign while walking into the class room.

Her is her new teacher. She seems really nice. Fro got to hang out with her at the end of last year so this fall the transition would be easier. It's nice to be at a school that is pro-active and ready to anticipate potential issues.

Last Wednesday they had a back to school night where we went and met the teachers and brought school supplies. As Fro and I walked down the hall about every other person was saying 'hi' to Fro. It was really cute.

Anyway, we have the first day out of the way and we are keeping our fingers crossed that we continue on the same great path that we ended on last year!

Newest Member of the Family

So after almost eight years, and Cloe's many pleas I finally broke down. Meet Tallulah, she's a 2006 Passat, 6-speed manual transmission, (fake) leather interior, and actual leg room in the back seat. Reggie was a very good car and it was sad to see him go, but it was time to move up in the world, plus poor Fro needed more leg room cuz she will continue to grow and she barely had room to move her feet in the older style Jetta!

The "Anti-Foot Fetish"

So anyone of you who knows me knows that I do not allow anyone to touch my feet. I don't do pedicures, or anything that gross! There is a reason for this little explanation of one of my many idiosyncrasy's, I was in Super Target the other day and I was in the frozen food aisle (not sure why that's so important but here it is). I was walking down the aisle and this guy stops by me and the conversation went as follows:

Guy: "Excuse me but I hope you don't mind me saying so, but you have incredibly sexy feet.

Me: "Um, thanks."

I then make my way, hopefully more nonchalantly than I felt, to several different aisles to make sure he wasn't following me, and then I left!

Let's say it all together now, eeeeeewwwwwww!!!!!!

I must also explain that I did not have sandles on, my shoes had a "T" strap buckle, so no part of my feet were exposed! I just don't understand!

We made it!!!!!!!

May 22nd was kindergarten graduation!!!! Definitely a day to celebrate. It was really cute. The class put on a little performance. They sang three songs, signing the words to all. They sang True Colors, Lean On Me, and I didn't catch the title of the third, but they sure had fun performing. Ya gotta love little kids singing! Since the day was nice graduation was held at a park near the school, and in spite of the fact that someone brought a case of beer, yes to a kindergarten, public school function, it was fun. After the kids got their certificates and the little gifts the teachers got them they got to play on the play ground and eat cupcakes. It was a great way to end the school year. Fro even went up to her teacher, gave her a hug and told her she likes going to school with her. I think that was music to both our ears.

The good news is she will be going back to the same school for 1st grade. I've been told by several people (teachers and parents) that both the 1st grade teachers are excellent so that's good, but the fact that they already know her, have dealt with her, and are willing to make accommodations is a BIG load off my mind. It's summer time though and we have plans to play as much as we can and enjoy the sun.

Cloe getting her certificate from her teacher

Riley, Cloe and Emma

The Class

And The Award Goes To....

A few day's before school ended there was an award assembly for all the students. I got a little card in her back pack letting me know that Little Missy would be receiving an award during this assembly. I wasn't sure what it was but I was (still am) pretty darn proud of her, especially considering how the whole school year started. Anyway, I went and she was the one in her class who received the award for Belonging. Now, to explain there is a national award program that this is attached to and there are eight different awards that go along with it. A student from each grade is selected by the teachers and staff to receive these awards. The explanation went by very quickly and at times it was hard to hear, but basically the belonging award is to recognize the student who is welcoming to everyone, friendly, and helpful to others. She was pretty excited when her name was called. Unfortunately my pictures didn't turn out, too dark to even work with. She was very proud of it and was sure to show everyone!

This is just a quick pic of her being a ham!

Spirit Run

To kick off Warder's Spirit Week the school has a "spirit run" fund raiser. So instead of sending catalogs home with the kids for parents to buy over priced junk, the kids have to go around and get sponsors for the run. I will be dating myself here, but it's very similar to jump rope for hearts (I think that's what it was called) where we would spend the afternoon jumping rope and people sponsored for times jumped. Anyway, they got sponsors per lap or a flat dollar amount. It was really cute. The kindergarten had to "share" the track with the 4th grade and the teachers were very insistent that the kinders not run over the 4th grade, they all thought that was pretty funny. Fro did great, she raised $85 and ran 21 laps! She was very excited, but was glad when it was over.

Getting ready for their turn to start running.

Taking a lap

Where Oh Where Have We Been????

Yes, it has been a while since I posted anything on this, we have been busy settling into the new school, finding the right therapy group (still in progress) and being thankful that I still have a job.

Our new school is so completely different from the last one that it's hard to believe it's in the same district as the last one. Fro started just after winter break and the first month was a little tough, but believe it or not the school actually dealt with the issues as they came up and since then there as been little to no issues. Amazing what a positive environment and teachers who show they actually care can do. Fro has even said she loves going to school! Never thought I'd hear that. Anyway, she's doing amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher or environment for her. They've gone so far as making a HUGE game out of her picking what she's going to eat at lunch, she has lost her appetite (a side effect of her meds). I've been told it's quite the scene. In-spite of this lack of appetite and her loosing some weight (10 lbs total since last September) she's grown and inch and a half! Crazy kid, she's gonna be tall and skinny, and hopefully into sports that will pay for college. :)

I know that this will come as a BIG surprise, but I haven't taken pictures since Christmas either, what a bad mother I am!!!!! I couldn't resist adding this one cuz it's just too dang cute!!!!!!