Just Stuff

Well, our computer has kind of been out of commission for a bit, so I could excuse not updating the blog with that, but we all know that this blog is rarely updated.

The kids started school, and I have very mixed feelings about the whole thing. Ethan is, as usual, loving school. He hates to miss school and especially loves his teacher this year. She is a good friend of mine from the neighborhood, so I am partial to her too.

Aubree is having a hard time adjusting. She knows most of the material they are going over, but is playing dumb. As a consequence, her teacher does not believe that she tested at a first grade level her last year in her private school. I can't say I blame her, Aubree can be very convincing and is extremely strong willed.

It has been kind of hard for me to watch Aubree struggle because she cries about how much she wants to go back to her old school. I feel like I let her down, she was happy there and was excelling. I keep reminding myself she could have the hard transition this year, or next year. It was inevitable.

I, Corinne, have been partying as much as my sorry, worn-out body will allow. It is finally starting to sink in that this little girl is coming soon. So, in the past two weeks we took the kids to Lagoon, had a picnic at the park, several wedding/baby showers, a jewelry making party, a couple of BBQs and last Friday attended the annual neighborhood Girls Night Out Sleepover (I didn't spend the night, but stayed past midnight and made the trek home with another neighbor). Tonight, I have a Girls Night In party at the neighbor's house and tomorrow, the neighborhood tailgate party to kick off the flag football season. Then, I think I will collapse. Life will change.

So, we are having Sammy (Samantha) Tuesday night. So much for the "because you have ten pounders, we will do the C-section a week early." At least it is four days early. Since it has been six years since we had a little one come to us, this time it is scary, but we are excited. The kids are so overjoyed and excited that it is fun. We have not done any prep work - so nothing is ready. However, we have what we need. I figure I'll be in the hospital for four days, so Chad can take care of the nitty-gritty stuff while I am basking in the "relaxing atmosphere" at the hospital.