REPORT

Hey sister, I'm glad to be back as well.  I think the newsworthy story is this crazy weather we've been having ... earthquakes and hurricanes and now torrential rain for days ~ yikes!  Enough said (for now).

As mentioned, my kids started school yesterday.  I'm sure what I have to say is pretty much the same for everyone.  But for us, Kate started kindergarten and I have a funny picture to share.  For starters:

JACK: 7th grade ~ Very excited for the school year to begin.  He used last year's backpack and he wore last year's clothing.  I felt guilty so I went shopping yestserday over lunch (the store lines were way too long this past weekend).  He is a trooper.  I asked him a million questions about his day and got about one answer. 

MATTHEW: 2nd grade ~ This one is my nervous nelly.  And he just cannot be bothered with school.  He did sit with his little sister on the bus and he knew a couple of kids in his class which helped.  He always says "I don't like school" and I say "but school likes you!".  And it does.

KATE: Started kindergarten!!!  Very exciting.  She could not wait to get there, for real.  We picked out a navy blue sun dress.  Found out 15 minutes before leaving the house that the shiny silver sandals do not fit!  Switched quickly to hot pink sandals which barely fit.  Puffy orange back-pack was ready and so was she.  She declaired yesterday the best day ever.  And even made up homework for herself when she got home.  Love it!

And for me, I was happy because they all seemed happy.  Here are some photos (take special note to the last one).

JACK

(notice it is still dark out!)

MATTHEW & KATE

(notice the umbrellas - lots of rain!)

Photo taped inside of Matthew & Kate's pencil boxes

(notice anything in this picture?)