A funny from E's teacher

Tonght I received an email from E's teacher about a conversation they had at recess today.

...I just have to tell you what E said to me today. She came up to me at recess and said, "You know Mrs. B...I really like her hair." To which I replied, "Yes, she does have nice hair." E looked up at me for a few seconds and then said, "You know...you should try to have hair like hers!" I just busted up laughing! Gotta love first graders...they tell it like it is! :)

Obviously I am used to these comments from E. She is often disappointed that I don't wear more makeup, high heel shoes or "more professional" clothes but hearing her say them to someone else is just mortifying. Oh well, I'm sure it won't be the last time.

R-E-D Red R-E-D Red I can spell Red

Fire trucks are Red, Stop signs are Red too R-E-D R-E-D.

For the past week, R has been learning this song in preschool. Last week I emailed Ms. Stacy telling her that R was singing to himself during naptime. Today Ms. Stacy sent me a note telling me he sang it solo to the class. I can't believe that my shy sweet boy is really coming out of his shell. He is becoming so confident and grown up. I am so proud to be his Momma.

Lasagna

is really a silly word. We definitely don't pronounce it the way it's spelled. Not surprisingly though, E read it correctly right off my grocery list today. I continue to be amazed with her reading.

I600 approved...or not

Today we received our I600 approval. This is an important step on the US side of things. There is however a glitch. The beneficiary (the baby) is wrong. It's a totally different name. Hoping this is a quickie fix.

Brand new shoes- too tight?

R came home from school on the second day complaining that his shoes were too tight. After a second or two of worrying, I decided it must be because Sketchers tend to fit a little smaller and I should have R wear a pair of his E's socks (girl socks are thinner).

When he continued to complain on the third day I began to panic. Would we have to buy new shoes? Would he understand if I couldn't afford the same $50 ones that nanny bought? I decided to try and stretch them out by shoving baby brother's shoe inside. At the end of the night, I took J's shoe out, and thought I noticed a little stretching. Hopefully it would be enough. Before I put them away, I shook the sand out. Not sure if I had gotten all of it, I put my hand inside....No wonder his shoe felt too tight, there was a sock shoved way up in the toe.

Needless to say, no complaints at the end of the fourth day.

1 step down, 4 to go

On Monday August 10th we got an email from Dillon Southwest indicating that they had received Ms. M's legals. These papers are necessary for us to apply for her I600 (immigrant visa). Hoping that things continue to move along.

Day 3

Woo hoo success. J willingly climbed on the bus today Ms. Stacy said he had a great day. Both of us agree having R and J in class together will be beneficial to all (including me ;-) )

Day 2 (part 2)

Like Papa I try to change the world (at least my little portion of it) while laying in bed trying desperately to fall asleep. Last night I did just this. I realized that although I wanted R to be in a class with mostly 4 year olds, no nap was not going to cut it. I decided he needed to switch to the morning class. I immediately emailed Ms. Stacy asking her opinion. She agreed that morning might be best and thought the two boys would be fine in class together. I made all my phone calls to the preschool office and transportation and set it up. Now, not only will the boys be in the same class together, but all three of my children will be at school in the morning leaving me with three hours to myself. What will I do with myself?

Day 2

Today J knew what was coming. He immediately began to cry when the bus pulled up. The aide on the bus had to take him from my arms and quickly strap him into his seat. Even though I knew he would get used to it, I felt so bad for him that I cried.

Day 1 (the first day of school 09/10)

School started on Monday August 10th. Not only were the kids excited, but so was I. NO MORE FIGHTING- YAY. E was was so proud to be going to first grade. She had gotten the teacher she wanted and had a few friends in the class. R was low key as usual, but was thrilled to be riding the bus again and I was happy he had Ms. Stacy as a teacher. J... yeah, he really had no clue what he was in for (but I knew Ms. Stacy would take care of him). The first day he got right on the bus, but apparantly cried a few times at school. Now for the best part...