The First Day of School

Getting ready for the 1st day was pretty easy this year! All clothes bought over the internet. Shoes bought at Stride Right (no crowds). Supplies bought from Target. And most importantly, avoiding the mall completely!! Jared was less than enthusiastic about going back and Nick of course was eager to be back! Jared was glad to see his BFF Kody. Both classes appear to be stinker free! As I surveyed who was in their classes, it dawned on me that most of the kids were some of my past, best students. What a relief! Since the teachers are my friends/co-workers as well, we had inside info on their vices of choice. Jared gave his teacher, Mrs. Galland a Diet Coke and a $15.00 gift card to Office Depot and Nick gave his teacher, Mrs. Takach a Dr. Pepper with a gift card as well. I was glad to be able to document the kids big day. I decided I would not be in labor this morning (yes that's right, no baby yet!) So, to be supportive of my long term sub, I also made an appearance in my class this morning. The kids were eerily well behaved! I guess because my class last year was so NOT stinker free, I was expecting the worse. Damian, my body guard was with me. We wanted to be there in case of runners. I didn't have a single crier or runner, and I must say they are cute! Becky (friend, scrapbook pal, last year's room mom, 15 year teaching veteran, and evil twin) is taking my class for the next few weeks. She seems super excited to be there and I am completely weirded out by not being there. I decided I would like to have the baby today. Reason #1- Dr. Lewis is on call. Reason #2-Celina works the night shift (a friend and past room parent of mine that made sure I got to stay in the birthing room/suite for my entire stay with Olivia). Reason #3- I did not miss the 1st day of school. So with that in mind, I think I'll go clean grout and try to go into labor.