6 weeks.....

School started this week. I started last week. On Tuesday of my first day back, my fantasy world collided with the reality train as I came home with 2 arguing preschoolers, a screaming baby, and was met by an over eager, barking dog. I was going to blog 4 words: What was I thinking?

But the next day was much better as Libby was sleeping when we got home and the boys were better. The dog- he is still the same. Even Jer keeps threatening to get rid of him.

The start-up has been good. Making dinner is tricky when everyone wants and needs my attention ASAP when we get home, but as long as I plan ahead- we get it worked out. Even Jer had to watch them all and make dinner one night when I had "Meet the Teacher" night. I walked in the house, so nervous that Libby had been screaming and that he would be really stressed out. I was speechless when I was met by the boys sitting in their seats, almost finished with dinner and Libby was asleep on the couch. I expected a paid babysitter to pop out somewhere. He is superdad! BTW, to come home to hot dinner on the table after a long day at work is indescribable. I wish I could experience that more often! Unfortunately Jer doesn't get home until 6:30 so it's Chef Mom for now...

School is good. My class seems pretty fun, especially compared to the challenges of last year. I have three ERR kids (Extended Resource- with disabilities) that come and join us during parts of the day for socialization. They are really sweet and warm my heart. The biggest challenge is what is coming down the pipe from admin and above. The overflowing plate that we have is now table size and severely unrealistic. Oh well. You do your best, and move on. I wish that admin (district, state and so on) could spend a day/week doing what they are asking of us and seeing if it is actually remotely possible. Most of them have been out of the classroom for so long that they have no idea how much different the expectations and demands are today, even than they were 6 years ago when I started. crazy.

How long til retirement?

Libby is smiling now, this is the only one I've caught on camera. She officially has the Stockett cheeks.

We took the kids swimming at the Rec center last night. Good thing I tried this swim suit on her. First and last wear...And that's why you buy things used, folks. Some things never even get worn.