Did you say rain???

Send some of that rain our way if you don't mind! Good Lord we need it!!! This heat is just unbearable.

I appreciate any advice you have on how to handle the school stuff! I want to be involved, but I don't want to risk having the teacher holding any grudges against Levi because his mother is overbearing. And, I'm not sure if I should inform them of his history ... there were issues at his school last year because he became a little too aggressive when someone invaded his personal space. He's still a little touchy about it, and I don't think he should be faulted for it. But, I know him. If someone crosses that line, he will lash out and I'll be getting more notes from the school. How would you suggest I handle that? He's come a long way since it all happened, but I would imagine it will be a long time before he's very trusting.

And, the first day was ok, but since then I get the "do I have to go?" routine every single morning. Geez, school just started and already he doesn't want to go back. It bothers me a little because he was so excited for school to start.

From a teacher's point of view, how should I handle all of this?

As for me and school, I have a final on Wednesday, which will be the end of Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology! YEAH!!!! Then we start training on instruments, and doing mock surgeries. I can't wait!!!

I go to court tomorrow morning hopefully to finalize the child support stuff for Jessi. If we can't reach an agreement tomorrow, then it looks like we'll have to go before the Judge. I'm sure he doesn't want that, though, so maybe everything will go smoothly tomorrow.

On other news, Dad has his heart catheterization on Wednesday to look for the blockage. They'll keep him overnight. So, we're hoping they don't find anything major. And, he's still waiting to have the surgery to repair the damaged rotator cuff. We'll keep you updated on everything.

Ok, so things have gotten busy ....

Wow, a lot of birthdays this month. Happy (belated) birthday to Brenda, Brian, and most importantly, Wyatt!!! The pictures from Wyatt's birthday were adorable, thanks Brenda!!

I know it's been a while ... obviously, school started and it's been a little more overwhelming that I expected. I just keep telling myself, it's only for a year. I can make it. Only a year ... only a year ... then I can get my life back ... whatever there is left of it anyway. School is going well. We have a test every day, so my head it pretty much buried in a book when I'm not dealing with the kids or sleeping ... though it tends to haunt me in my dreams. Did I mention that there is a test EVERY day??? Anyway, it's going well, though.

Levi started at his brand new school yesterday. Apparently his seemingly nice teacher from orientation wasn't there ... her alter ego showed up for class on the first day, but he'll adjust I'm sure. Today, as I was walking him in to class, we got to meet the hallway nazi. They are in a hurry to get the kids accustomed to the new school, and were not permitting parents to walk the kids to class. They pretty much had to tear him from me. I wasn't very happy about that, but I wasn't alone. There was a group of parents nearby who looked like they were getting ready to tackle the lady. But, all in all he is very excited about the 3rd grade, and in his words "I think it will be a good year for me." Yes, ladies and gentlemen, 8 going on 30.

Jessi is doing well. She's beginning to cruise a little around the furniture. Too cute! To see those chubby little legs holding her up ... ugh, I could just eat her up! She started saying Gigi this week, which was very exciting for Mom. So, now she'll get away with just about anything. She's done really well with the Stage 3 foods, and has been getting to sample table foods, which I believe she prefers. Shocking, I know! I can't wait for the momentous occasion of NO MORE FORMULA!!!!! 6 weeks and counting ...

I'll try to get some pictures uploaded at some point ...

It was good catching up on everything reading the blogs. I'm glad that everyone is taking advantage of this. What on earth did we do before?

Kristi