We Survived The Weekend

Both my girls had birthdays this month and we had a big birthday party this past Saturday for them both. We decided this year that since we now have the room we would allow them to have sleepovers as part of their birthdays this year.
There was a total of 11 kids. I was very surprised [...]

So Far So Good

The school year is off to a great start. I have been in contact with all of the 8th graders teachers ( their doing not mine). They have either called or e-mailed to introduce themselves and touch base. They all believe her to be a wonderful girl and a great student doing a great job! [...]

The Start of an Eating Disorder or Not

So I get this voice-mail from my 14 year olds teacher today stating concerns about lunch. She wasn’t very clear.
At dinner we have a discussion about what the teacher could mean. What she was packing for lunch etc….. Come to find out she isn’t eating. I have noticed the last few months that she has [...]

First Day of School

Our day started at 5:30 am. The girls jumped out of bed bright eyed and bushy tailed. Showered and cooked breakfast. 1st bus came at 7 and the 2nd came at 8.
I cleaned up the breakfast dishes, did some laundry and took a nap and patiently awaited their return. I enjoyed my quiet time alone.
They [...]

Quiet Serenity

The quiet serenity has begun. We have had our house back since Saturday morning. Hubby and I were up early and had coffee on the back deck. Then the phone rings and we were invited to breakfast got mom up and went over and left her there. They keep calling wanting this or that but [...]