First week of school

I survived my first week of preschool. It has been so rewarding to me to teach those cute little ones. My first day was probably the hardest because I didn't know exactly what to expect. Even though each day is a bit different from the next, my confidence as a teacher is building. Lilly was a pill the first day and today she decided to take her diaper off in the middle of all the kids because she was "wet". At least she is showing true signs of potty training. :)
Byron has loved school. It's such a great experience for him. He's a little bit more mature this year and is a bit more focused about his academics. He loves eating lunch at school. We pack his lunch each night and put it in the fridge for the next day.Byron also started soccer this week. He played really well and made his first goal.
Ethan is still getting used to sharing his mom with the other kids, but still really enjoys being at preschool with all these great friends. He told me tonight that he was pretty sad we weren't having preschool tomorrow. I think it will be nice to have only 3 days a week for preschool and the other days are for preparation and relaxing with the fam. OK, being a mom isn't always relaxing.
All in all this has been an exciting week.
I look forward to next week. I actually get excited each day for preschool. It gets more enjoyable each day as I get the routine down packed. :)
Tata for now.

Down in the dumps

We found out today that the birth mom decided to parent her four month old. What a bummer! I wish her the best. It makes me feel sad, but hopefully we will be presented to another birth mom soon. We just feel so blessed we have our three kids and we can focus on them when we get bummed out.

Emotional roller coaster, Here we come!

Today our case worker called us and asked us if we would be willing to have our profile shown to a mom that has a four month old little baby girl. She is full Caucasian and there has been no drugs or alcohol. I am trying not to get my hopes up too much, but was just wondering if all of you out there could pray for us. We would love to get her! We'll keep you posted. It's just so hard because the competition is unreal.

Keeping a journal

I believe that I have been so blessed because of my decision to keep a journal throughout my life. I have had a few friends pass away and I have been so grateful I recorded my time I had with them. I can relive the memories and treasure them always. Recently my friend from my school years brother passed away. I went back through my journals and had some memories of him. He was friends with my sisters boyfriend.
I also enjoy going through my journals and rereading the experiences I had. It's like reading a book, that I have already experienced. So, I experience the same feelings I had when I wrote it. If any of you who are reading this don't keep a journal, I encourage you to do so. Even if it is just for you yourself to go reread it later.
I believe my journals will be able to help me remember the feelings I had at that particular age and be able to help my kids at that stage in their lives.

Fairwell Laundry Basket

We have had this one particular laundry basket ever since we first got married. And before that it was my parents. Those of you who know me know I am pretty frugal. But, on the flip side, I enjoy cleaning out things I don't use. This blue laundry basket has been used up, worn out, made do, but now we are going to have to do without him. Goodbye my dear duck taped friend. I finally gave in and bought a new one with wheels and handles. Bonus!