Lists, School, Soccer...

My To-Do List is two pages long. I feel like I never get to cross things off. I'll even admit to adding things to the list that I already did, just to be able to cross something off once in awhile. This is a crazy time of year, always is, but is only crazier this year. Maybe because BOTH kids start school on Tuesday. Or because I'm feeling so cruddy with this pregnancy. Or because I waited until yesterday to finally call for dentist, hair and eye doctor appointments for the kids. Either way...I'm a little overwhelmed. But, a routine will start (whether I'm ready or not!) on Tuesday and life will be good...right??

The kids had an open house/ice cream social at school last night. They both enjoyed seeing their rooms and getting a feel for the school. Even Henry...who the day before had screamed at school. Here's the story: we had to go to meet his teacher for a short 15 minute get-to-know you type of thing. Even though we know Mrs. B (Abigail had her) I know Henry is apprehensive (read: F-R-E-A-K-E-D) about school so I thought it would be good to go to one of those meetings. We had to wait in the hall while she finished up with another student. Well, she came outside and said "Hi Henry" and he bolted. I mean bolted, screaming and crying down the hall. Lovely. After I chased him down he was still in hysterics wondering if I was going to leave him. He finally calmed down and played a bit with Abigail. So anyway, I was happy when he did pretty well last night at school. There were lots of other kids/parents there, so that may have helped. Tuesday I go with him for a shortened class, so next Friday is the real test...pray for us (and Mrs. B too I'd say)!

Abigail started soccer tonight. She wants "to be like Sarah" our neighbor who loves soccer and is in fifth grade. So cute really. She has a lot to learn, but did well and says she loves it. Right after practice she said, "Mom, I want to play soccer EVERY day!" I'm glad she's enjoying it so far.