Rauan's first offical day of kindergarten

Well, I had some unexpected "complications", so I've been a little slow getting things put up. I had some pain and dizziness on Wednesday. First time I've had anything so I was a bit concerned and called the doctor. I was told to slow down. I'm sure what was actually said was "tell her to sit her ass down and stop trying to be superwoman" but you know. So, I sat down for a few minutes. I actually think I'm might have been a bit dehydrated--but you know that's just my lowly nurse opinion.

So, Rauan's first full day (it actually only goes until 11:45 am) was Thursday. I made Ted go with (he didn't last year) so he got to really experience the first day of kindergarten. We all go in and the kids take their sit in "circle" and the parents basically stand at the back of the classroom and listen to Mrs. Jansen explain what the day, week, month, year are going to be like. Julia loved Mrs. Jansen last year and I hope Rauan does too. I just wish I had Mrs. Jansen's energy! Of course she drinks coffee like crazy--maybe that's what I need to do! Chewie was quite mad that he didn't get to go to school. In fact, on Friday he cried when I dropped Julia and Rauan off--and he kept crying until he realized he was going to the grocery store with me and then to his school. He darn near knocked me down as he ran into school! I would guess that starting him is school was a good idea!

P.S.

Ted wanted me to post this--after the plumber came in today--he totally validated Ted's abilities. And he couldn't believe everything that broke that fast and that Ted was able to get everything done. There was no way Ted could have fixed the utility tub and garbage disposal. The garbage disposal was totally gerry-rigged and running "20 times harder then it should" and he was surprised we've lived here for almost 10 years and it's lasted! Well, it's now fixed correctly and should last for a long long time. I now also have a much smaller utility tub with a faucet that MOVES! It's pretty bad when I do a jig around a utility tub because it works right! Ok--too much time at home. Oh--and the bathroom looks very nice. The surround is just a bit shorter then the previous one (maybe that's actually width) so I need to do some plastering, sanding and painting.
Ok everyone--applause to Ted and claps on the back!

Chewie's first day of school

Chewie started preschool today. He is in the same preschool that Julia and Rauan went too, Messiah Lutheran. The teachers all met him last year--and pretty much followed the whole adoption process--since Rauan was in the 4 year old program. Chewie was so excited! I think he literally ran the whole way in with me yelling "stop" just so I could get a picture.

He also has a girlfriend--following big brother's and daddy's behavior. All the girls like the men in my family! Just so you know--typical Wisconsin weather. Yesterday, hottest day of the year (92) for the first day of school. Today--we'll be lucky if we reach 70 and tomorrow the expected high is 60! Gotta love it!

Quick Rauan update

So, Rauan got height and weight today at his Ready Set Go conference. Remember that chunky, little not on the growth chart butterball we brought home. Who had cankles instead of ankles and was so round he couldn't walk? Yeah--that one. He is now 90% (!!!!!) in height and just below 75% in weight. Where the weight is I don't know since the boy has no gut and broad shoulders. I think it's all muscle from trying to keep up with Julia! Ted thinks Bubba is bigger then he was at the same age. God help me! I think it's time to invest in another refrigerator. To be honest, looking at how Chewie has grown--maybe 2 more fridges! And a second job!

Julia's first offical day of school

Today was Julia's first day of school. 8:15-11:45 AM. Then Rauan had his Ready, Set, Go conference at 10:25. I spent the whole morning running. Tomorrow am (7:45!!) the plumber will be here to replace the garbage disposal--yes that went out too--and replace the utility sink in the basement. Thank goodness--I DO NOT want to make another trip to the laundry mat. My back and belly still aren't happy with me.

So, Julia was up and going this am. She had a screaming nightmare last night--so at midnight I hit the floor running, comforted her, got her to the bathroom (just in case), snuggled her some more. Then got her up at 7 am--she takes a while to motivate. It's quite warm here today--90s. Tomorrow big drop. So, she wore her "daddy's girl" outfit. And yes, she is daddy's girl. Ted and the boys helped me get her to school today. She and her friend Anja were hand in hand. SOOOO cute! Rauan went to his Ready, Set, Go and I signed up for snacks and activites. Grandma is going to ride a school bus with him for one field trip--library trip. Hummm, wonder if her back will make it?? (It's a short trip)

The kids are napping right now--they aren't used to thhis early morning stuff. Thank goodness for that. I might take a nap!