Friday, July 31, 2009

first day of school!

july 27th- first day of school in chandler. i know, it's sooo early, but, it's too hot to play outside, so you might as well be in an air conditioned classroom and be done while it's still nice in may!
so, we got to set up some traditions. we measured toby against the wall in our kitchen- i think the first day of school each year will be a good benchmark for this. then, matthew took pictures of him outside our house- which will change in a few weeks, but, nonetheless.....


can't you just hear him thinking, "it's too bright out here, daddy!"

then, another picture outside his classroom.......
and sitting at his desk......

he's already done his usual "limit testing" of the rules, but hasn't done anything too bad. just normal kindergarten rules adjustment stuff (leaving the line, being too loud in the classroom, etc).
i'm so very proud of my sweet boy- and surprised how much energy he is still coming home with. he's very excited about school (especially the turtles in the aquarium in his room) and has already brought home some great papers he's done.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

a couple things ironed

from the last post:

1. we have an approval! this means that the bank accepts our price and we have a real contract- and escrow can begin. hopefully all will go smoothly and we can close on (or before) august 24. then get the couple things changed and move before the end of august.

2. baby is now on 7 weeks away!

3. toby is now registered at tarwater elementary. mrs. lyle's class, room 4. and my sister is gonna help me do the school shopping tomorrow.

4. same sentiments as before....

5. still a little concerned about toby dealing with all the changes. and i know i will miss him like crazy for the first month of school- until my time gets wrapped up in baby. 6 hours is a long time without my sweet little boy!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

i should be more stressed

so, i have been living my little life, knowing all of these things were happening. but recently realized that they will all be aligning in the most inopportune way.

1. still have no official word on our short sale offer. once that comes in, 30 days to close, then a few changes must be made, like a pool fence and countertops. which could take a week or two. then we'll move in. now looking like it'll be right when the baby comes....

2. baby is coming. soon. 8 weeks from tomorrow. 5 am. need somewhere to let toby sleep until he can come to the hospital around 8 (all the grandparents want to be at the hospital, so our usual options are out).

3. toby needs to start kindergarten. which school? see #1. when? on the 27th. how? i'll get to drive him to our (hopefully) new neighborhood every morning. with what? i have no idea- haven't bought a thing!

4. moving? in august/september? 9 months pregnant? what the heck?

5. inherent amounts of stress- new school, schedule, house, and baby? i hope we all survive, especially toby- that's a lot of stress for a 5 year old.