School days

The school year has begun, with S starting second grade, H starting kindergarten, and T in preschool one morning a week. In some ways, it's good because there are less children to watch during the day, but it also means I can't be as lazy in the morning because I have to get S ready to go and get myself dressed to do the carpool. All three kids love their teachers and are having a blast. T didn't even want me to walk him into school the first day--what a big boy! With two kids in elementary school, does that mean I'm getting old? I think it does...

I also wanted to say a quick thank you to all the people who have helped us out since the babies arrived. My mom, two of my sisters, and my dad have all taken turns holding babies, cleaning my house, and corralling the older kids (and even sleeping on an Aerobed in our toyroom). They've been such a big help! I also can't forget the amazing help from A's family. A's mom took the three older kids to swimming lessons for two weeks and would almost always keep them for hours afterwards. (I would always laugh when she would ask when they needed to be home--umm, bedtime?) We've also received quite a few yummy dinners from friends and neighbors. It's so wonderful to know that we don't have to worry about dinner for the night. And plus, it's always better than what I would have scraped together. Thanks, everyone!