Andrew: "I don't like school."

Andrew cried for me at school yesterday. My heart is breaking today wondering if he's crying for me now. His teacher asked for Nick to come to the kindergarten classroom to comfort him. Andrew said, "But, he didn't cheer me up." Nick did his best, I suppose, but he just wanted to go home. I gave him a picture of me to put in his backpack, which I had to force him to take. He acted like he wasn't going to need that and that he was going to be fine. I hope he is. I love that he loves me so much, but I do not want him to be miserable and hate school. He also did not feel well today, so that isn't going to help. I really hope he's okay. A little less than 4 hours to go, and he'll be home so I can see how his day went. He gets to have art class today, so hopefully that will keep him busy.

Andrew's first day of school!

Andrew went to school for the very first time this morning. He was happy and excited to go, but I was a little teary. I took a few pictures and watched him walk into his classroom and find his seat. He looked at me outside the door and waved goodbye, and I lost it and cried all the way back to the car. I'm home alone now and loving it already, so I think I'll be fine! Nick started third grade today.

It's a girl!

Well.. it's back to work for me today.. not happy about getting back on the computer for 8 hours a day, but so grateful that I have a job to pay my bills. So many people don't have that blessing right now, so no complaining here. We found out on Friday that the baby is a girl, so we're a little scared but getting used to the idea. I think Warren is most concerned about having to be really nice to her.. lol. Anyway, I can now get rid of the mountain of boy clothes that I will no longer need and make some room for Caitlyn Joyce (Caitey).. still not sure of the spelling but testing that one. Okay.. enough wasting time.. gotta actually work. Bye!

Back from vacation

We just got back to life after a much needed vacation. Luckily, I have 2 more days off before returning to work, but Warren had to return right away with very little sleep after a long flight home. He is pretty great though and went without a complaint. I, on the other hand, slept in and caught up on the TV I missed while I was away. We are going to find out the sex of the baby today, so I'm really excited about that.... as I think everyone is. I am still hoping for a boy but am coming around to the idea of a girl, so I guess either one is fine.

We all had a great time at the lake with mom and dad and will miss them until next time we see them. My parents are amazing and smart and wonderful, and I love them dearly. I wish I was near them more often. I really do love being around them and knowing them as an adult.

When we got in the car at the airport, Andrew said, "I hope Grandma Joyce doesn't miss me...." like he felt sad to think about her missing him so much.. it was sweet. Anyway, back to life and reality and work and bills and so on.