School

Randy can't figure out what is wrong with my computer, so I've had spotty service for a few days.  I know, I know, you've missed me.  I'm typing on my iPad, which I hate, so this won't be too long.  I need actual keys instead of a screen.  Anyway, the first day of school was on Tuesday.  Caden started Middle School (*Tear*) and was actually put on lockdown 2 minutes after he got into the building.  There was a hostage situation at the Super 8 a half mile down the road, so they put them on lockdown.  Better than my friend Kimberly whose daughter had to miss her first day of Kindergarten all together!  He's so excited to be in Middle School.  He's got his own school-issued Macbook, which Randy is so jealous of.  Me, too, as luck would have it.  Keilie started 4th grade.  Caden had her teacher when he was in fourth grade, so we're pretty excited.  She's most excited that her two besties are in her class.  We thought that one was going to transfer to another school since she lives on the mountain, but since it's school of choice with buses going to each school, she's returned to us.  On that same note, with the buses going to each school, Caden has the option of riding the bus.  However, he would have to catch the bus on the corner at SIX NINETEEN in the morning if he wanted to make it to school by SEVEN FIFTY!  No thanks, I'll drive the 20 minute drive so he doesn't have to sleep with his backpack on!  Shelby started Kindergarten.  I think it really helped her (although I never anticipated a problem) to have already spent a year at the school in preschool.  She wasn't even worried.  In fact, she didn't even really wave to me!  Brennon is itching to get back into his preschool.  He'll start on Wednesday.  We're all ready for him to stop asking, "Mom, is it preschool today?" and seeing his crestfallen face when it's not.  Soon the answer will be "YES!"  Ty gets to have me for 2.5 hours each day.  All. Alone!  Man, how weird it will be to have to only buckle one kid into the car.  Looks like he's the lucky one that will get to run all the errands.  I'm not sure which is better, school or errands.  And after back-to-school shopping with all five, let me just say, it's a miracle I'm here to write this post.  It was touch-and-go on Monday!  Not doing that again!!!!