Kindergarten, Lost Teeth, and Potty Training

Ever play the game Tri-bond? In this game, each team or person gets three words and has to figure out how they are related. For example, strawberry, platinum, and dirty...types of blonde. So what do the three words of the title have in common? Yes, they all relate to my kids, but even more than that they relate to milestones in their lives. They are all growing up!

Kindergarten: Nicolas started kindergarten today. He was overwhelmed, anxious, confused and had several down moments. He had some up moments, too. I will be so relieved when we can get him into an intervention unit. I know in my heart he needs so much more in terms of acclimation and assistance. He has a lot of adjusting to do. How did I do? I was sobbing on the way back to my car. Heck, I had started crying before I left the building. Leaving him there was so hard for me, not just him. I was overwhelmed, anxious and confused, too!

Lost teeth: Peter started losing teeth last year. His front two teeth came all the way in over the summer. Then, this week he lost both upper lateral incisors within 3 days. He has two great, big gaping holes next to his very large front teeth. It's cute in a goofy sort of way.

Potty Training: Girlie-girl has been wearing panties all day, every day for over a week now. She's been wearing them longer than that, but seems to really get it now. She even woke up this morning in a dry diaper. (We haven't tried panties through the night yet, but that's next.)

Where did my babies go?

Waiting

I am, yet again, waiting to hear about a job. This time I had 2 interviews; one by phone, the other in person. And, now, I'm waiting. If you recall from a previous post, I am not good at waiting. Ask my mom. She was glad (at least at Christmas time) that I no longer lived at home. She could actually surprise me with my gifts. Because, of course, I did not wait until Christmas to find out what I was getting. I hunted. And, I usually found what I was looking for. (Don't tell my husband, but I did that with my engagement ring, too. I'm terrible. I admit it.) (I am only telling you here because he doesn't read my blog. So, I'm trusting you. OK?)

Surprisingly, I've actually gotten to the point where I would be OK not getting the job. Don't get me wrong. The opportunity seems like a good one. But, in my waiting time, I've been thinking about everything I would miss...Caroline's hugs, preschool time with Adam, Bible study with Peter, room mom for Nicolas.

This weekend the pastor's sermon hit a hard note for me. He said that sometimes God takes away every option so our only choice is to obey Him. If I don't get this job, I will be convinced God is doing that to me. (FOR me?) I have the potential to do great and wonderful things with my Mary Kay business. I just haven't. We also want to be prepared in case we find ourselves wanting to home school Nicolas. (If public school doesn't go well, we've agreed to pull him out.) So, I trust whatever happens will be God's will. Only He knows the future plans He has for us.

In the meantime, though, I'm waiting. I better go do something productive with my time.

Too Long

I didn't realize so much time has passed since my last blog and today's will probably be short. I have been working another contract job. It's part-time and due to end next week. I don't have anything lined up after that, which is a little frustrating. I've also been sick this week. Yuk.

My husband is in NY. The surprise for his brother's 40th birthday went exceptionally well. I wish I could have seen the look on his face. Nathan could only describe it as priceless.

Tonight, Peter will be the ring bearer in a friend's wedding. We tried his suit on last night. He is so handsome, and much too grown up looking. I'll post pictures.

Right now, I have to shower and dress. We have to go shoe shopping. For him, not me. Bummer.