ME's party and the upcoming week.

We had a fun birthday weekend! We woke up on Saturday morning to gray skies. This always thrills me, but I was slightly concerned about it raining during Mary Beth's swim party. This is something we rarely have to worry about in August, but it has rained more in August than June, which is very unusual. Fortunately, the rain held off. Even though the humidity seemed nearly 100%, it was in the 70s during her party, which made being outside very bearable! Mary Beth received many wonderful gifts, and I am so thankful to our family and friends for loving my daughter so much!

This week, we are making final preparations for school. We have begun getting the kids to bed at a regular time, so next week won't be such a shock! Tonight, we are going to Mary Beth's new preschool for an orientation. I have used our Mother's Day Out program at our church since Matthew was a baby. It was a hard decision to change schools, but I think that 3 days a week will be good for Mary Beth to ease into kindergarten (gasp) the following year. It is closer to our house, and I will be able to take on additional patients, and not have to work on the weekend, should I get several intakes in a row.

I never enjoy change, but I was thrilled to find out that one of my best friends, Amy, would be teaching at Mary Beth's school this year. I found out this week that she will be Mary Beth's teacher! Two of ME's best friends will also be in the class, so I am very excited about the year.

I am so excited about school starting again! I just love almost everything about school. I love the fall, I love getting to know the kids' teachers, doing homework, watching football, watching the boys play soccer, seeing my PTA friends, and getting on a schedule again. I know that after school starts, there will be days that I will miss our more laid back summer schedule, so I am trying to enjoy every minute of this week will my little ones at home.

Hope you enjoy your week as well!