Her First Day...Sept. 8, 2008

Well, let's say it started off horrible. For me at least. Either I didn't set the alarm or I didn't hear it because we overslept & were late to her 1st day of Kindergarten. I felt so horrible & inadequate I was almost sick. It's taken until tonite for me to get over it, and still I don't think that I am. I know that she didn't know any better or felt any of my frustration, but I just hate to let her down.

I was able to continue our short-running tradition by picking her up from school & taking her to get ice cream. She picked Baskin Robbins & had Pink Bubblegume as she proceeded to tell me all about her 1st day & all about her teacher, Mrs. Reid. Sounds likes she really, really likes her & that makes me happy. I think she's in for a great year. Mrs. Reid is awesome! All in all, it sounds like her introduction to Kindergarten was a success. I'm so proud of my little lady. Tomorrow's another day. Phew!

The Night Before Kindergarten...

...and all through my mind. I'm so anxious about this Kindergarten thing. I can't seem to find. AAAaaaaaaaah! I'm still trying to swallow the fact that she's old enough to BE in Kindergarten. Tomorrow is the big day & she's very excited. We met Mrs. Reid & handed over her school supplies on Friday, so she's now ready to just be a student again. I will, of course, be taking photos of her big day. Hope you come back & visit the blog to see how it went. Yikes!

Hump Day!

September now. What?! As you can see, we are down to 5 days before Melia starts K. We are so ready for the big day. Clothes, supplies, mind-set & all. K-Orientation is tomorrow night & "Meet the Teacher" day is Fri. Even though Melia already knows her teacher (small school) we will go to visit her.
Tonight, Melia & I are having dinner with Susan & hopefully, Oscar (her fiance). They will be married next Friday the 12th & we are so excited to see them. Although, we do not see each other very often, Susan is one of my oldest & dearest friends & I'm so grateful to have her in my life. She deserves every happiness in the world...they both do. It should be a fun wedding. It will happen on a yacht out of Newport Beach & most of our "old school LB" group will be in attendance.

Angels Baseball Game

Last night we attended the Angels vs Oakland baseball game with some co-workers of mine. We had a great time even though they lost. I was trying to remember the last time Melia had been to a game & I believe she was less than a year old. Nah! That can't be right?! Any who, let me take this time to thank everyone who insisted on loading her up with sugar last night! It was so much fun when we got home. I guess it wouldn't be a true baseball game without "junk food," right?

Coming to an End

Summer, that is. Can you believe it? You wouldn't know it with the constant hot weather. This weekend is Labor Day...the last hoorah before school starts. She begins Kindergarten on Sept 8 at Brea Friends. She can't wait! I think her summer has been packed with so many activities & field trips that it's starting to bore her. I mean, c'mon?! Knotts Berry Farm, Aquarium of the Pacific, bowling, rollerskating, swimming, Pump It Up, Chuck E Cheese - boring is NOT the first word that comes to my mind, but whatever. I will have to say that the girl is really looking forward to doing school. I really hope that lasts for a long time.
Tomorrow, I have jury duty for the very first time. I'm going into it with a positive attitude because all I've ever heard were negatives about it. Crossing my fingers.