I chose the road less traveled by #31

[kat727]

They are usually really open with me. I just think that they know this might hurt somewhat. I don't want them to feel as if S14 betrayed them.

Funny that S14 was saying how out of touch their Dad is with all of them. They would say something about what is happening with them and he automatically has to bring the topic around to his girlfriend. He has forgotten the kids routines, friends and school situations. I know that bothers them and shows them how far away he really his.

kat

[kat727]

So sweet...D11 just called. She is very nervous about school tomorrow since she will be there by herself (first time as she has always had an older brother or her baby sister with her). She will get home maybe 10-15 minutes before her big brothers and she is nervous about that. I just adore this baby of mine.

She will be surprising herself a lot this year.

kat

[MichelleLT]

It's always nerve wracking to have the safety net pulled away, to do it alone.

But she will definitely grow a lot from it. Kids are so precious.

[kat727]

Right before bed, I was telling S14 how nervous d11 was/is. Without another word, he went into her room. A few minutes later I peaked in and he was laying beside her on her bed telling what to expect and that she will be fine.

Neither d11 or I slept well. I am nervous for her. I really don't like the start of school, though I loved it as a kid.

kat

[NoCodeBlues]

S14 sounds to be very good, loving older brother. Complements to his mother for raising such a caring boy like that.

Hugs and blessings.

[kat727]

Thanks! He is a great kid. Today is his first day of high school. He isn't showing any nerves but I am sure they are firing!

I asked D11 if she wanted me to go out to the bus stop with her and she asked if it was where her brother waited last year. I said yes and she replied that she's got it. lol (It is right across from our house.)

Ex wrote me a long note about things I already know about. Told me that he offered to let S17 live with him next year so that he might be able to afford KU. Since he would be 19 shortly after school started he said that he told him that he could come and go as he pleased. We definetly have two different ideas on parenting!! Just another example of him not being a parent, or at least not a responsible one. S17 has always been cautious and has maybe only spent the night away from home a couple of times with a friend. Sure he has gone to grandparents, but normally his friends come to him and hang out at our house.

I am a bit worried about how he will handle being away in the first place and I want to continue to provide support and guidance without being overbearing. If he lives with me he plays by the home rules, which he has never had a problem with. Going from one extreme to another is hard. I know from my exchange student days. Lots to think about.

kat

[kat727]

Wow, I had to go for a hike to find my thread! Get me some water!! lol

All the kids are surviving school. S14 still is missing his 4th hour and s17 has 2 6th hours. craziness!! D10's bus is going the wrong way in the morning and is making the kids late for school. Sorry not all bus drivers have a full box of crayons...must be all that time they spent with our kids! lol

I am exhausted by 10! Are we all sure that I haven't started going to school again?

kat

[mishka422]

LOL!!

Ok, explain something to me. What do you mean S14 is missing 4th period (I assume that is what 4th hour is) and S17 has 2 6th periods? Do you mean scheduling snafus that still aren't fixed?

[kat727]

Sorry about that confusion. Yes, even though they had issues fixed when I took them to enroll, there weren't any classes that S14 could get into as a freshman open for his 4th hour. S17 got his fixed and we thought all was well but the Counselor put him into 2 classes for his 6th hour and caused even more problems. Hopefully both of those issues will be fixed either today or tomorrow.

They do High School in a strange way now. When I went you went to each class every day. Now they are alternating days: one day all odd classes and the next all even classes. Mixed up in my book but S17 likes it as he thinks it will be similiar in college. Ok, he is right but I think for S14 the regular way would work better. Well, we will see.

Going to Eat Pray Love tonight with a good friend. I told her to bring tissues cause you never know. Maybe it was my mindset when I read the book, but I believed that Elizabeth Gilbert was extremely selfish. Not the type of gal I would be friends with. Hopefully Julia can make her more likeable.

kat

[kat727]

By the way...am I the only person on the planet that didn't like the book?!!