excitement

9-8-11


It was an exciting last couple of days in the Brenan household.

On Tuesday, I got home and we went up to find out who Dax’s teacher would be. Mrs. Fasheh won the cage match and we went and said hello, and also let Bobby go meet Mrs. Kelly. Both are great teachers, so I am looking forward to the year.

I took the boys to my parents’ house and we did the standard hang out, and I did some weight training. That is much harder than it looks!

On the way home, the boys were in giggle mode. It was at this point they told me there was a surprise for me when I got home. I was amused at them desperately trying to not tell me what it was.

We got home and the boys clearly saw the surprise and could hardly contain themselves. Ken simply told them that I would find it and to not point it out. He then told me I needed to go check in with all the critters. I did so, starting with Monarch. As I worked my way through the cats, I got to IO, who was sitting on the couch with a little dirty orange growth. The growth was a little kitty!

Ken had gone down and picked up the kitten at the shelter. She is about 5 months old. The jury is out on whether or not this the kitten I fell in love with. It doesn’t matter, really, since this one is super sweet. She has been dubbed Tonks. She is skittish, and mostly just stays curled up on the bed since she came home with us. She may still be a hint sore from the spay surgery, and our house is rather intimidating. Tonks did sleep up on our bed last night in between Ken and my pillows, so that was sweet. She purrs and she seems good, but nervous.

I was really worried at first when she would not eat, but I got her to eat yesterday afternoon, and it was vigorous! Monarch was unhappy with her being in his spot, but he has been kind.

As if that wasn’t enough excitement, yesterday was the first day of school!

Before we left, Bobby was a little weepy, but he pulled it together. He told us he was scared. Thankfully, I had to use the restroom, and we were early. I had Bobby take me to the grownup restrooms near the cafeteria. He liked being able to show me around. As we neared the place, I noted all the kids in the playground, lining up. It occurred to me that he should be in line as opposed to going straight to the classroom like we did with Kinder.

Bobby and I went and found his room number spot, and for some reason, my overly cheerfulness and his happiness that I was with him made the tears and fears go away. His friend Dimitri showed up with his mom. He was terrified, so I asked Bobby if he could help Dimitri out. He was happy to. We discussed them waiting for one another at the gate to go to line and it was a buddy system set up.

Ken and Dax actually came out because Ken was retrieving more Kinder students since they all needed to line up somewhere else. Thankfully, Dax didn’t seem to mind that I was not with him.

We walked to the classroom with Mrs. Kelly. At the door, she had the kids say their goodbyes. Bobby was great! I gave him the Kissing Hand and he smiled and went in with no issue. In fact, I watched him go to Dimitri’s chair to show him where to sit first! It was awesome. I shuffled off quickly so I didn’t tempt him into tears and so I could get to Dax’s class.

I think I was made classroom mom for Dax’s class. I have no idea what it means.

Dax was fine. He was a little nervous, but with a good chunk of kids from his old class in there, it helped a great deal. There was a runner, which made me sad for the kid. Later we found out he ran out of the classroom again, and Mrs. Fasheh had to run after him down the hallway.

As Ken and I left, I was proud to say that no tears were shed by boy or mom. Yes, later I know that Dax cried a bit when he lost his name tag, but he was fine once he got a new one. Bobby may have teared up later, but he said it was minor.

Of course, today is a new day, so in a couple of hours I will get to hear the update.

I spent a great deal of time working on paperwork for both boys yesterday. I really wish they could put some of this crap online.

Bobby had homework, but it was nothing more extreme than what he did last year, so this is good. They want him to read for 15 minutes each day.

Last night was also my first diabetes management class. It was fascinating. I enjoyed it a great deal. I probably didn’t need it, but I am glad I went. She was awesome, and mostly, I just loved her sense of humor, and the fact that she was no bullshit. She also made sure we all know that there is no reason to be sad or upset that we have diabetes. As she pointed out, it just makes us grownups. Is there any grownup out there that doesn’t need to watch what they eat? Whether it be due to weight, cancer, high blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. Every grownup needs to be careful. She pointed out that we are now just more aware. Plus, she said to not fear the insulin. If it happens that we end up needing it, it isn’t the end of the world. It is natural, and safe. It is the only thing used on pregnant women. Plus, it looks pretty easy to use. I am feeling good about this. I also am feeling more confident that I know what to do to make it manageable. Yay!

Crud, Ken just called me to ask me if the tree branch was on the van when I left. I don’t remember it being there, but I think I would have noticed. He doesn’t know the damage yet. Not good.

Ok, I am off to a meeting.