Randomness

There has been so much going on around here, from new school beginnings to new work outside the home full time beginnings.

If I'm being honest, I'm struggling to keep up with everything.

At the end of the day, most of which has usually been spent in front of a computer screen, the last thing I feel like doing? Well, spending more time in front of a computer screen.

I'm hoping that will change once we all fall into a groove and get adjusted to our new somewhat insane schedule. 

Last Wednesday was everyone's first full day back - my husband called me late morning and couldn't believe how far apart each of us was. As crazy as it sounded, it was bang on. 

One in daycare, one at work on the other end of the city, the other at work on the opposite end, one in high school and the other in elementary. 

It's the first time that at least one of my children has not been with me in over 4 years.

That said, Ava is adjusting ridiculously well to being in school full time. We've decided to keep her in a private daycare that runs a junior and senior kindergarten program which means no need for a before or after school program AND no need for lunches. #amen

The only big change I've noticed so far is that she is crazy exhausted at the end of the day. 

Bedtimes are getting earlier as are mornings which I can't say I mind since it allows me to spend some time with her before I head to work. 

Isabella has no way of getting to school.

For now.

How does this happen? She has been on the same bus since 9th grade and a pulse-check for bus requirement was done in May. MAY! 

Day before school starts? I receive an email saying that the bus is over capacity. Huh? 

So, long story short, this mama has been leaving extra early to get her to another bus and is praying this gets resolved by end of day last Friday.

Julian is in 7th grade. SEVENTH.

He will be taller than me by year end and, is walking home from school these days. 

I think it's important to give him some independence and as the school is very close to home; this seemed like a good start. 

That and there is no one home to pick him up. 

Ava's daycare is run by missionary nuns so of course, she is learning all about God and is completely enamored with Jesus these days. 

She prays before meals and sings hymns in english and italian. 

Sweetest thing you've ever heard.

I know my bloggy bestie Christina would be proud. 

We're looking forward to sharing lots of new projects with you including a fun video review and a fresh for fall blog design.
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