Emmy and her cute new bow!

Look at how cute!

Soccer is over.....

We reached the end of the soccer season for Shad and the final practice consisted of a serious game between the kids and their parents. So, being the kind wife I am, I told Marcos he could take Shad to that practice and I would just stay home with the other kids. It looks like everyone was happy! I'm not sure who won though.

Nylia comes to visit

We were so excited to have Titi Nylia come to visit! She wasn't able to stay long but we had a lot of fun while she was here. She accomplished something I never thought possible...... She straightened Mia's hair. And then we went to the Alamo, River Walk, and out for ice cream. Can you believe that this was actually the first time I have ever gone into the Alamo!? It was so great to have her here!

The Big Debates!?

I am trying to be a good citizen and watch the vice-presidential debates so that I can really make an imformed decision on my voting. It is so frusturating! I listen to one side and next I listen to the other side say that everything that was just said was not true. And then it continues on in the reverse. What is the point in these debates if they are nothing but half truths, manipulated truths, or what I call just plain lies? I actually find both vice-presidential candidates to be quite likable if I met them casually on the street. But on the other hand I think you can't believe a word either one of them says. What happened to truth? They should not be allowed to talk about the opposing party at all. I think I should be able to make the rules. And if they lie or half-truth tell, they will get a small electric shock every time they do it. I'm not into torturing them. I just want it to be a little uncomfortable. It seems to work well with dogs.

First Day of School!

Okay, so I am really late in posting this, but I did take pictures of my kids on the first day of school this year. As opposed to last year where there is no documentation of their first day of school. I wonder if this means I am advancing in my quality as a mom! Here is Mia with her teacher.

And here is Shad with his teacher.

And then as support to the middle child syndrome, I, of course, forgot to take a picture of Eli with his teacher so I tried to make up for it by taking a picture of him in his classroom. Now the trick is to figure out which one is him. I'm saving now for the therapy that he will need some day because of me.

And finally a picture of all of us after school. They look trashed! Unfortunately that only lasted one day. They now come home from school with more than enough energy!

My Son is Now Embarrassed by Me!

I went into Shad’s school classroom today to say a surprise “Hi!” I just knew he would feel so privileged that his Mom had come to visit. The first snag in my happy little fantasy was when I realized he was hiding. How could he be hiding from me?! He couldn’t possibly be embarrassed by me, could he? Then I went over to say Hi and made a special effort to not give him a kiss on the cheek. And when he realized that hiding was not going to work, he greeted me with a “What are you doing here?” No “Hi Mom, good to see you” or even a hug and a smile, but “What are you doing here?” When did I become so uncool? Could it already be happening in 3rd grade? I thought for sure my cool factor was going to last a little longer. I guess I must now relish in the fact that I am still cool to the other three for now.

The Big Jump From 2nd grade to 3rd grade

With Shad’s new entry into 3rd grade has come a challenge I’m not sure I’m equipped to handle. My straight-A son is now bringing home near failing grades. So, in desperation, I sought comfort from my yoga teacher’s cute little 4th grade daughter who let me know with a certainty that only a 4th grader who has just experienced the 3rd grade life could give, that she too made some bad grades in the beginning of 3rd grade during an adjustment period. But she ended up getting a hundred on her reading portion of the big Texas test that all 3rd graders and up have to take, and pass, in order to move to the next grade. So I will have to hold my breath and wait, and count my blessings that I only have to have one 1st experience with a child in 3rd grade. I know that with the following children I will be far less stressed when they enter 3rd grade. Poor Shad! No wonder he is so high strung!