A Full Day

Yesterday Breanna had her first full day of school. It was just about as difficult for me as her first day of pre-school. I have to say I was surprised. I thought I was used to the idea of her being at school! I hung out with some friends so thank heavens the day went by quickly. The morning was tough though.

Today seems to be better. I did notice though that when Rand and I walked into the house this morning after dropping Autumn and Breanna off at school, the quiet was deafening.

This is really going to take some getting used to. I can't imagine what it will be like around here when Rand is in school too.

On the one hand I think of all the freedom I'll have but on the other hand, I think it will be really sad and lonely for a while!

Boo Hoo Brunch

This morning was the first time that Breanna was in the car line going to school - we'd been parking and walking her up. She and Autumn held hands walking up to the school! It was really a sweet sister moment! Rand called out their names and I said they were going to school. He said "Oh". lol

The parents of the First Graders and the Kindergarten Teachers threw a brunch for the parents of the Kindergarteners! It was so sweet. It was a good opportunity to meet other parents and we got to meet the new principal.

The girls are both excited that tomorrow is Breanna's first full day of school. Autumn keeps saying tomorrow Breanna gets to go to school for 7 hours! I think she's just excited that Breanna doesn't get to go to anymore playdates without her!

Breanna is better!

It's been a stressful few days here. Thursday early am, Breanna came into our room and said her throat hurt. She was having trouble getting back to sleep and it sounded like she was swallowing with her mouth opened so I thought she just had some sinus drainage making her throat hurt.

Later in the day it still hurt even after eating and drinking so I took a look. It looked pretty bad. I called and our Dr. was on vacation and I called the Dr's office I go to and they used to go to and they didn't have an opening until Friday afternoon so I took it.

A friend called and I talked to her about it and she suggested Colloidal silver. It's what her family uses for colds, viruses, strep, ear infections, etc. We went and got some and I just gave her a little because I didn't know how she would react to it. She said it tasted like water.

I only gave her two doses Thursday but Friday I started giving her a small dose every two hours like the directions said. Around 12:30pm her temp shot from like 99 to 104! I just about had a stroke! I put her in the tub and she hated it and it didn't make her temp budge so I loaded her and Rand up and headed for the Dr.'s office. They were at lunch but by the time we got there, they were back and said we could come up.

Her temp had gone down to 101 something and they did a strep test and it was positive. They prescribed a sulfa antibiotic and I hate antibiotics but I went ahead and got it. By the time we got home, her temp was down to 99 something and it hasn't come back. I really think the cs was working but I couldn't take a chance. I wasn't positive but with her temp spiking the way it did, it reminded me of when Rand had a bacterial infection a year and a half ago and they gave him a strong antibiotic shot and a couple of hours later his temp shot up. They said that was normal, that the bacteria was releasing toxins as the antibiotic went to work on it.

So basically I will keep the cs around and at the start of a sore throat or any other ailment, ears, throat or otherwise, I will use it. It would be great if it could keep us from having to use antibiotics!!! And it's only $16.00 for 4 ounces.

I'm so glad Breanna is better and that nobody else has gotten it!!!

P.S. If you got this far, God Bless You!!! I know this was a long one.

Big Girls

This morning, I asked Breanna if she wanted us to walk her into her class or if she wanted to go in by herself and she said she wanted us to walk her up to the big doors (outside doors).

I have to admit I was secretly hoping she might want us to walk her in but I'm glad that she's becoming more independent and separating without sadness.

I pulled them aside for a hug and kiss and have a good day and then we walked her up to the doors and Autumn big girl that she is went straight to her class and Breanna big girl that she is went in! She took a few steps, looked back to see if I was there and I thought, uh oh, and she came out and asked "Did you put my lunch in my backpack?" I said "yes" and she said "ok" and turned around and hurried into her class!

Then Rand goes "Sissy, Auum" and reached for the door and I told him we couldn't go in that they wanted to go by themselves.

I'm so proud of them and then there's a sadness inside that it feels like this is just one step closer to them growing up and going away.

I know it's just a part of life though and I'm glad I'm aware to some extent that time is short and it will seem like tomorrow that they'll be grown and gone. I try not to dwell on it though because then I won't enjoy the here and now, the "Perfect Present".

Oh yeah, we went to see Heather P for a little bit, she gave us some candle stuff and some stuff from the fridge that would have had to be thrown away, and even though I know and have known that she is leaving, it's starting to hit me now. I refrained from getting upset/crying, but it's there, welling up.

I'm grateful for e-mail, blogs and phones though. I know we will keep in touch.

ok tears are sprouting, I'm done!

Love You Mama!

Well I do love my Mama but this is about Rand. He's been saying that! Not articulating it quite like that but I can tell that's what he's saying! Isn't that sweet!!!??!!

I'm Not Proud of This!!!!!

First Day Back to School!

This morning went well! Even though I couldn't get to sleep last night until around midnight! I managed to get up early enough to get ready, get them ready, and Dan went in late so he could help get breakfast and go with us to school. Thank heavens! We went to Breanna's class and took pictures and talked to the teacher and Dan walked Autumn to her class and Rand and I stayed with Breanna. I was so glad that Breanna seemed happy to be there, if she hadn't I don't know that I could have taken it.

Even when Dan got back and it was time to go, she gave us a hug and a wave and not a second look. She was happy. There was a little girl from her pre-school class in there and I know that helped.

Knowing Mrs. Jordan already helped too. And she always loved the classroom, when we were there when Autumn had Mrs. Jordan, Breanna always loved looking around the class and playing in the different centers.

I just am grateful to God that everything worked out so well with her getting the teacher she wanted and that things went so smoothly this morning.

I hope to get some pictures up in a few minutes but just in case I don't, I wanted to go ahead and post.

Twas the Night Before Kindergarten!

And all through the house, there were sleeping children and a Mama who's about to cry! Ok so it doesn't rhyme, oh well!

Breanna's ready to start "real school" and she's excited so I'm excited too. I read the book "Twas the Night Before Kindergarten" to them tonight and when I got to the part about the parents crying, I got a little choked up. Let's hope I can......Be Strong tomorrow!!!

Autumn is excited about starting 2nd grade but doesn't think it's fair that Breanna gets a few half days before the whole days begin. :(

Breanna told me that now when I want to go upstairs for a few minutes (computer) I'll have to take Rand with me (instead of getting one of them to watch him):( He's probably going to search all over the house for them tomorrow calling "Sissy, Auum"!!!

Guess I'd better get to bed so I can get up bright and early!

Monday

We had a candle party here today! It was really fun. Heather P was actually the hostess. She brought the food - yummy by the way - but they are going to be moving shortly and so it worked out best to have it over here.

Rand was Mr. Cling Meister part of the time but he managed to let me do my thing when it came time for the actual candle part. SpongeBob SquarePants had a big hand in that. :)

I forgot to mention that while we were in Alabama last week, Autumn's new teacher Mrs. Mullins called, so now we know who both of the teachers are now and we are really happy about who they have.

Also while we were gone last week, Dan bought a really pretty bench for the front porch and painted it. It looks great!

He bought a tv stand for our big tv in the Living Room. It looks so good. He cleaned the downstairs carpet and it looks great! He also put up a ceiling fan in the girls bedroom and they love it!