Getting in the groove

Well the first month of school is over and we are finally getting to the point of no tears. It is so nice to have my daughter go right into school and not have her tear my heart out with her. Last year she cried every single time I dropped her off, even though she had been there for months! This year she has a better main teacher, that her brother had his first year. It has made such a difference.

Son is finally liking the bus ride. After the ear infection (did I write about this?) cleared, he can handle the noise level. Plus his teacher made sure he rides up front, not in the back with all the big kids. I also am happy he is making some new friends besides our neighbor boy-who has turned into a know-it-all brat.  I really can’t wait to move to get away from them! sounds horrible, but it is a very negative family. This is the family that is always complaining about money, but drives 100+ miles to go camping pulling a huge camper. Drives me nuts.

I need to get myself into a routine while both kids are at school. Today I plan to super clean the house. Then list a bunch of stuff on Craigslist. My housekeeping as really slacked lately, and it is driving me nuts. Our house is a disaster area, but not after 2pm today! Come on over and check it out!

Kindergarten here we come!

So my son started kindergarten yesterday. The morning went off without a hitch for him, me, I was very very anxious. Plus it was pouring rain. Not a fun day to stand at the bus stop. But we waited in the car till it was time, then stood under the umbrella for a bus that was 25 minutes late. The entire class is from our subdivision, so the poor teacher had no students in her class till about 10 minutes after it was supposed to start. Everyone says it is normal for the first week, but it is not good for an OCD person like me. The little card I got in the mail said 11:08-not 11:30. Today he was only 15 minutes late.

My neighbor did not help my mood. Or really just her husband, because he told me that she was driving the kids to school. I was pretty pissed, since my son is friends with her kids, and being the first day on the bus an all, I thought they should get used to the routine. Luckily the husband was wrong, and they all got on the bus just fine. But my mood was already shot. Could have had something to do with the nerves and not being able to fall back asleep at 4 am.

Coming home was a bit difficult. As the bus pulled up (pouring rain STILL!) all the kids get off, neighbor boy gets off, no son. He finally gets off the bus and I can tell he is upset. I asked what is wrong, and he says everyone was yelling at him. I ask him why were they yelling at him, but he finally just said they were just all yelling and the noise bothered him. I joked that he will have to get an ipod, and he piped right up, “We can go to Best Buy!” Hopefully today will be better.

I talked to my sister this morning and I was happy to hear that her husband as toned down his drinking. He used to buy a case of beer every other day-A CASE! We have not gone through a case of beer in about 5 years in this house. The rule for him is he can’t drink unless an adult is with him. Sounds logical, but he used to get wasted while being in charge of my neices. Now they are older, but the youngest (8) does not need to see this happening-daily. Hopefully everything will work out for the better, I really don’t want my sister to be anymore stressed than she already is.

Ever the complainer

My neighbor friend that I used to car pool with and walk most nights with is forever complaining about their lack of money. Her and her husband bought some property in Florida that they are now foreclosing on. I just listen, mainly because she is an over-talker, you know the kind that talk right over whatever you are saying? Thats her. But what I would love to interrupt her to say is to stop having parties at your house, stop driving all the way up to WI to go camping in your big gas guzzler towing a big ass camper! Now I have to listen to her crab almost every night and nytime we are together. Now she has had at least 4 parties this summer, and I don’t care how much you ask your guests to help out, you still spend alot of money. And she has gone camping at least 4 times this year and still have a few trips planned. Then she comes back and bitches to me how they have no money. HELLO McFly!!

Unfortunatly, my sister does this too. Her and her husband must spend a fortune on food and booze, then her husband yells at her for spending too much money. But it is all his friends that drink so much. Now this is a 47 year old man, not a frat boy. But he and his equally loser friends get wasted every chance they get.  I dread going to any party at her house. Her youngest daughters Godfather got so drunk at her 1st communion, that he fell through their screen door. It has so turned me off drinking even a glass of wine myself.

Since I have not walked with the neighbor for about a week now, I am not looking forward to the next one. Luckily I can concentrate on walking and bite my tongue as to not say anything to her. I will report back to how it went….

Thankful

I decided to write a post on what I am thankful for, instead of bitching. Awhile back, while watching either Oprah or Home Makeover, I realized if someone asked me what I needed or wanted for myself, the answer would be NOTHING. Years back the answer would have been a baby, but sinced I have been twice blessed, that is no longer a need or want. (I still have an occasional twinge about another baby, but that is another story)

So, what I am thankful for is:

My loving Husband. He is the love of my life, and even though we have or differences, there are more things we have in common than different. I can’t imagine going through all we did, with the infertility, adoption losses, adoption success and finally pregnancy with anyone else. He is my rock!

My children. Although they do drive me nuts some days, they are all that I prayed for, for so many years. Seeing them grow and change daily is the best gift I have ever been given.

My house. Although it is not our dream home, it is perfect for right now. There are room for improvements, but we can do them and not wipe out our savings or run ourselves into debt. Plus it is in a cul-de-sac which I love because it is safe for my kids!

My family. Although my MIL drives me nuts some (most) days, my in-laws and my family are always there for me.

I am also glad we are in good financial shape. I know so many people that are having money trouble right now, and I am thankful we have a roof over our heads that is not affected by rising interest rates, money in the bank, food in the pantry, nice cars to drive, extra money to give to charity…..ok I will stop here.