So, Monday was the first day of 1st grade for Brylee. It was a lot harder than I thought it would be. I didn't breakdown or anything, but I think it was harder this time than it was for Kindergarten. Now she goes all day. She has the a.m. time, so we have to get up at 7:00, which is really early for me. It's kind of nice though once I am up, I get a lot more done. Nate takes her in the morning on the way to work and then I go pick her up which works out great. She had a great first day. I asked her what she had for lunch and she said, "a cookie, an apple and some chocolate milk, but I had a sandwich that I couldn't open, so I just threw it away". So, they put the sandwhiches in plastic so the kids can't open them? I asked her why she didn't ask her teacher and she said she had left, then I asked her why she didn't ask a lunch lady and she said they were busy. I thought it was kind of funny. Then I asked her if she had made some friends and she said "Yes, 2 girls asked me if I wanted to be their friend. One of them asked me when we were standing in line for lunch and I said 'yes, that's fine...turn around". hahaha. I was laughing. Uh, you aren't going to make any friends if you act like that. She's like Nate...let's get to business, I'm standing in line for lunch and I'm hungry, so get moving. She cracks me up.
I also dropped my hours with work last week, so now I am only working 15 hours a week. I was so stressed out with trying to help Tyson with his therapy, cleaning, laundry, working 24 hours and making sure Brylee and Karston weren't neglected...it felt like it was neverending. I am trying to work 3 hours M-F when the boys are down for their nap after I pick up Brylee. I love my job and I love working from home, but we really needed a change. It was a huge leap of faith for us because I have always worked at least 24 hours since we have been married. I think that if there is something that is that important to us and we are willing to have faith, the Lord will bless us, and I definetly feel blessed.
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I totally thought 1st grade was way more sad too! They are gone all day and we miss our little buddies. I cried on Caitlin's 1st day. Now my kids are pros and don't even want me to walk in with them, little stinkers!
I almost cried when I read she couldn't open her sandwich. Stupid school lunch. Last year Emma didn't get to eat her sandwich because it was still frozen and the lunch lady wouldn't give her a new one. I think I get more upset than the kids. Brylee is such a cute kid. I'm glad she made friends on the first day.
I'm so glad you finally were able to drop your hours at work! I know things have been totally crazy there for a while. Hopefully this turns out to be just what you need!
Oh she is adorable. I was cracking up when she told the other girl to turn around. How funny is that!! I'm glad that you are going to cut back your hours. I'm sure that is so overwhelming. I know that it will work out for you guys.
Way to go Brylee, you are going to be an awesome 1st grader! And Brande, the Lord will absolutely bless you and as a bonus you get to spend more time with those sweet kids of yours!
You were lucky to start school a week before us -- I'm going crazy with the kids at home! :) That is so sad about the sandwich, it makes you want to stay with her all day to protect her and to help her when needed. Maybe you should buy some uncrustables (assuming that was what she had) and practice opening them. :) I'm so happy you cut your hours, I don't know how you did it for so long. Things will work out perfect for you guys, you're absolutely doing the right thing!
Yeah for you Brande! I'm so glad you got to cut down on hours I totally understand where you are coming from with the stress factor and trying to juggle everything. I keep telling Clayton I'm going to get ulcers if I don't learn to stop hyperventalating soon and I don't even have to do half of what you do in one day!
Brylee is adorable and I'm glad she had a great first day and made friends already!
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