2012-13 School Year Has Begun!

I love the start of school.  I get so excited for all the things the kids will learn and how their brains will process all the new information and finding out what they think is interesting.  Eli started 3rd grade two days ago.  Most of his friends are in the other class with the wonderfully sweet teacher he had in Kindergarten, but he thinks his teacher is just fine.  He is a model student in the classroom, according to teachers.

Abby started 6th grade yesterday.  Hans and Abby left the house around 6:40 AM, which is a little late for Hans.  I had given him a gazillion instructions about how I wanted him to do her first day (basically I wanted him to do all the things I couldn't do exactly how I would have done them).  He walked her in and waited with her briefly for her new schedule...and then he left.  Darn his responsible nature making him try to be on time to work!  She did absolutely fine though, not needing me and assuring me I haven't caused damage by not being their myself to walk her through things.  I'm sure she was relieved I wasn't doing first day pictures by her locker, by her classroom door, by her school sign or any other place that would most likely embarrass her.  Her only hiccup seems to be combination locks, which she will eventually get comfortable using.  She claims to have made friends, although has no idea any names.  She's always, always been this way.  Even in preschool, she'd point out her friends, but have no idea what their names were, despite all of them calling their hellos to her by name.  Such a funny girl.  Eli is actually the same way.  Hazel, on the other hand, knows everyone's name, but is not always friends with everyone.

I had to attend a parent meeting for preschool last night.  It's the first one I've gone to for any of the children. I went because Hazel's preschool classes are being held in a different church due to the fire where her school is located.  Although her preschool itself wasn't damaged, all the construction creates havoc for little ones who need routine.  Hopefully the building will be repaired enough for the children to return by Christmastime, or we will likely have a year completely different than my other two had.  Little miss starts school on the 12th.

Hazel does not seem to be enjoying our days without her siblings.  She claims there is nothing for her to do.  I may just have to have more playdates for her.  Spoiled little twit.

Today is Mr. Eli's 9th birthday.  I can hardly believe I have had that boy so many years already.  He is a fantastic person and is growing into such an interesting individual.  He's requested an angel food cake this year and (surprise!) tortellini for dinner.  I best get cooking!