Finding part time schools in Honolulu posed a challenge as most parents use 5 day a week service but we are happy with the place we found. It's at a Methodist Church and the ratio's are really good. Her teachers have all been there for 15-20 years. When you ask her which part she likes best it's sing songs and of course, snack / lunch time. She's a girl after my own heart. So far (3 weeks in) she hasn't picked up a sickness or other kids bad habits that we have seen but I am braced for both.
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| She may be cutting eyes at me already This was orientation day |
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| 1st official day |
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| Froggy Back Pack (or "Pack Back" as she calls it) On a side note, the school asked for everything we bring to be labeled with her name. We splurged for a labeler. I sent Chris the below picture and his reply was to "step away from the labeler." :o) |
As I should have predicted, she had no qualms at jumping right in and was not even concerned if I left or stayed. I had to remind her I was leaving and ask for a kiss and hug. (sigh) At least this will hopefully toughen mommy up for when she actually starts school. Maybe her indifference will make welcoming the new baby a little easier and I will feel a little more needed again.
OK, who am I kidding, we about to be plunged back into new born -- stretched too thin, no sleep zone. -- I'm sure I will feel a lot needed by everyone. -- Including my toddler who has never had to share attention with anyone but bebe (who often takes a back burner - sometimes even gracefully). I know that there are those of my multi-children friends who laugh or have laughed at my "stress" of having only one child and my fear of moving into 2, especially since I have been at home. However, it's a hard thing for me to have a different perspective when this is all I've know. -- I may speculate that you were once in the same place as well --- time has just jaded your memory as I hope it does mine as well.
On other news/updates -- I HAVE A HUGE BELLY! Logically this should come as no surprise but looking down or in the mirror at the extra 6 to 7 lbs of baby + 4 lbs of uterus etc..it's not something I've been able to get over. I can't complain because outside of a few back issues, I've so far had a relatively easy pregnancy (at least on the 2nd and 3rd trimesters). Most of our "checklist" items have been complete. Let's not discuss names because that is a sensitive subject at this late hour in the game. Actually If I were to go into labor early, I fairly certain that I would cross my legs and refuse to have this baby unless we could finalize our boy names. It's probably a boy just because we don't have that part fully worked out yet - at least that's my thinking. Chris is thinking girl still. Most of my friends are all over the board. What are your thoughts?????????????? (pictures of belly to follow soon!)
PS. I know there is an issue for leaving comments on the blog but I'm not sure how to fix it and right now, it's not that big of a priority. If you've got something to say, email or post on FB.
Much love to you and your families for Christmas.
