The Night Before School!

I haven't blogged in eons.  That's because our camera bit the dust at the beach this summer from one too many gambles in the sandy beach bag.  I didn't know what camera to buy next since I have been dying for a dSLR but also needed something that could handle regular trips to the beach.  We just kept putting off making a decision about it.  Plus, every time I picked up a dSLR at the store, it overwhelmed the hell out of me.  At the end of the day, since I don't even have time to clean up this dump - let alone take the time to learn how to use one of those behemoths, we chose a tough camera.  It's great since I drop electronics regularly, and because I can accidentally set it in one of the many puddles of toxic sludge on the kitchen counters and it doesn't matter.  Plus, I can take it underwater which I think is cool.

Anyway, we had to make a decision today because my babies first day of Kindergarten is tomorrow and I didn't want to miss any of that monumental-ness!  I am so floored that they are starting school.  It's a little easier since they did half-days last year and I know a little about what's going on already.  Outside of that?  I feel like they are starting their own little independent lives and I'm losing my babies for good.  Callie already has stank on her 'tude and Wyatt is way funnier and more organized than me.  Look at his room!

The kid made his bed, set out his outfit for the morning, organized his socks and underwear!, and vacuumed his room without anyone even hinting towards the suggestion of it.  He's said he wanted his room to be perfect for the first day of school.  He's like a baby Rain Man.

They were so excited tonight and their sweet teacher sent home "Magic Confetti" with them after the open house with a cute little poem explaining how they wouldn't worry about school and get a great night's sleep if they sprinkled a little under their pillows the night before school. 

I might need to use some myself!