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Some random, disorganized thoughts and things that have been going on.

* We had the first day for the new sitter today ... oh, I love her. I also realized just how difficult it is to run a household of two working parents, and two busy kids without a little extra help - thank goodness we have the help again.

She will be with us for about 10 hours initially just to get K off the bus three days a week at 11:45 and then once school is out, she'll be here about 18 hours or so with the two kids. She is energetic, adorable, athletic, funny, and old enough for my heart to sing with relief that she is responsible. (not that she'd have been hired otherwise, but it's a huge relief still .....) she just graduated from college, and is planning on attending grad school in the fall. She is caddying at a local country club one day a week, and will be with us for 3 days, and then counseling troubled youths on the other day. Really well rounded, and just a solid gal. We are lucky. So very, very lucky. :D

* C had a bit of a bump in the road this week, but it's been ironed out already. One of his friends at school has been telling mom some tall tales, and mom called me quite frantic that her son had been 'harrassed' for quite some time by C, and she had gotten to the boiling point, and *had* to call me. (uhm, tell me again why you wait for even the THIRD incident if this is happening??!!) Of course, I was upset, wondering how on earth I had missed this with the 1st grade teacher being as on top of things as I have ever seen, how would she have not sensed something, or heard something?! So I investigated with C who vouluntarily let me know of one incident that was a minor blip, and "never, not once, have I hurt his feelings, he's my friend, I don't do that mommy .... I like A, I don't do that to people" So I called the principal who in her incredibly calm nature, and phenominally understanding experience told me to "take a step back, breath, and remember, some people blow things out of proportion, and fire off at the wrong people. I will interview the boys, and call you tomorrow, but rest assured, C is by no means a problem, nor has he ever been one. I am certain this is blown out of proportion"
Have a I mentioned that she is an incredible administrator, and her talents are untouchable? ;) (on a side note, she is leaving this year and heading to the central office for the school dept administration board ..... :-( sad for us at the school, but we will have advocate in high places, for sure!)
Fast forward to yesterday, she calls and tells me that in her interviewing, investigations, and uncovering she found out that in fact, A had been telling some tall stories, and implicating some kids with his words. He was, and is, freely telling his mom about these things, and she is taking his word as bond (who can blame her, yes?) So, there was a meeting between the principal, A's mom, and the 1st grade teacher today. I am going to school tomorrow for a kindergarten activity day, and will be checking in with the principal for an update. It appears A has some issues, and they have needed to address them and this is the perfect segway there, apparently.
C has forgotten all about it, and still finds A to be a friend. No harm, no foul, right?

* K gal, my little pea, she appears to be struggling with her ultimate transition to first grade. :o( This time of year, Mrs G, kinder teacher, speaks frequently about the impending move to 1st grade-dom, and all that it will be. She positively chats about it, and asks them to interract with the discussion. She has been absorbing all of it, along with a loss of a really great sitter, and the start of a new one, the upcoming summer where she and her friends will part, albeit briefly until September, but still, a parting, I've had a few more trips this past quarter than normal for work, all the while processing the fact that she is going to be at school ALL DAY next year, riding the bus to and from school, and not having her afternoons with mommy any more {sniff, sniff ....} . So, she appears to be transitioning, and it is a bit of a bump. We talk about it an awful lot, and she is definitely a process oriented girl (oh, the things she has been genetically gifted with .....) so, we're doing it together. I know she'll be fine, it's hard to watch though. :o( My heart aches.

* C man was part of a pitch hit and run contest last weekend. He loved it! They had 3 age groups - 7&8, 9&10, 11&12. He was one of 3 7 year olds there, and most of the 8 year olds were almost 9. In each age category they gave out winners for each activity (pitching, hitting and running) and then they did an overall score top 3. Out of all the 7&8 year old (about 25 or so) he came in third place overall! I was so proud, and so excited for him ... he loved it! Many of the kids were friends from school, baseball, and hockey. They were all towering over him, and some almost two full years older, and he was THIRD! :O) That was some good stuff .... and daddy was just thrilled too, as baseball is *his* first choice for sports.

* K is gearig up for her final gym show for this season, two weeks away, and she is just so excited! They are really working hard with the skills, and the fun parts of the show. She is really looking forward to summer gymnastics too, as it will be a camp for a full week with her girlfriends!

* she will have some really great news on or about June 14th. Can't give it away, but hear me now, this will be BIG. HUGE news! :O)

* our grass, er, the patch of grass that was missing since the pool drain issue last year has finally been seeded. It will be a dream to have the grass fully grown in, and NOT look at the large area of dirt. Pray that the birds don't eat the seed, and that the kids don't trample the new grass .....

* the pool is open, the pump broke two days after that was open. {sigh} Waiting on the fix it man. Please tell me this will NOT be our destiny with this pool. {sigh}

* tomorrow night is "guys night" for school. They are going to Mulligan's Island for batting cages, mini-golf, and pizza. All the boys and their significant other male mentors (dads, grandads, uncles, etc .....) K and I are having our own ad-hoc girls night. Looking forward to that deliciousness.

* it's 9:25 PM and I think my eyes are closing on their own. I must go lay down .....

until again.

smiles .....