Wednesday, August 27, 2008

School has started!

Today was the second day of school and they are all loving it!

Emi started in Junior High, so big adjustment for her. The first day she was pretty stressed, finding 7 classes and working a locker combination etc. But she got all of her classes organized and feeling in control and is going to love Junior High life.

Nate well, as smart as he is (My Talented and Gifted Child), was only concerned about being able to take his football so the boys could play at recess.

Jess was a bit nervous but so excited to go. She came home the first day kind of quiet and said she was very tired. But today she came home and was so excited. She has made some friends and loves the interpreter/ESL teacher. She is most concerned about what she is going to wear…a true girl.

Joaquin attended Kindergarten camp last week and feels like a pro as far as going to school is concerned. The bus was the biggest thing for him. He couldn’t wait to ride and this evening he was sure to tell me how good he was on the bus sitting still looking at all the houses on the way home. Last week at Kindergarten camp he gave his teacher a kiss and hug, twice. Oh my little Latino! So now I just have Joaquin in the afternoon, just the two of us. I am going to eat it up.

Nate has been a great big brother. He is at the same school as Jess and Joaquin and was able to help out a little with the Spanish with some of the teachers. At the end of the day Jessica’s teacher asked Nate if Jessica really liked octopus’, Nate told the teacher when Jess says AutoBus sounds like octopus, and that Jessica was talking about the school bus. He thought it was pretty funny. He checked on her at lunch and reported to me that she ate everything on her tray and told me who she played with at recess. He was very proud of himself for helping to take care of his little sis. He is used to being taken care of by Emi and now the table has turned.

The funny story from the first two days is about Emi. You know it’s a big deal what to wear on the first day of Jr High. Emi thought that being a cheerleader she would wear school colors, Green, Black and White. She looked cute in her spirit wear, but apparently not to the first teacher she saw as she entered the building. She was wearing two tank tops, not spaghetti straps (see pic below) and this teacher told her to call her mom and get a different shirt to wear. You can imagine my heart pounding when the school called me at 7:30 in the morning about Emi, who has NEVER gotten in trouble, not once ever. We’re talking about the child who is teacher’s pet every year! I took her a new shirt right away, thinking she was probably in tears. When I went in the school and saw Emi she thought it was pretty funny that she was sent to the principals office on the first day of school. Her homeroom teacher thought it was ridiculous that she was made to change, but “live and learn”. So anyway you can imagine what a hard time the family is giving Emi, our goodie two shoes.

So the new routine begins and so far so good.

Here they are watching down the road for the bus. We have a lot of big trucks that go down our road, so in the meantime Nate taught them how to get the trucks to honk. The trucks today were good sports, every single one of them honked at the kids. And of course a few fun pictures too!

7 comments:

Wendi and Benjamin Wood said...

The kids sound like they love school! They will be all grown up before ya know it! I can't wait to get Diego in school! He and Joaquin seem a lot alike...our little cassanovas!

The Jensen Family said...

Beth~
I just got caught up with your blog, seeing the family pics of the kids for the first time. I actually had tears in my eyes. Your kids, too, (Nate and Emi included) look like they have matured an incredible amount just like ours have. The emotions are mix of happiness and sadness. I don't know if you feel this way, but our Colombian kids seem to be growing at an incredible, indescribable rate that we never felt with our bio son! It's just unreal. But I so enjoyed those pictures (loved the personality in the individual shots) and the big lollipops were awesome. How did you come up with that idea!!?? It was also fun to see the excitement and anticipation of the first school day captured in your shots. Beautiful kids!

Traci

Genece said...

Beth,
Love to hear the updates and to see the pictures! My how the kids have grown!! They've blossomed so much! Nate and Joaquin were in a dream I had the other night. In the dream my family was at an amusement park and your boys were standing in line near us. I woke up after I had introduced myself to the boys and asked where you, Eric, and the girls were.

THE CALDERARO'S said...

Did I mention once or twice that I have been anxiously awaiting this first day of school report? So glad to hear it went off without a hitch. Emi, you looked adorable. New teacher, no sense. Say the word, I'll make a call..
Sofe says "hghauygeytoauit"

John, Patty, Tiffany & Brian said...

Hi Beth! The kids look so happy and sound like they are adjusting well. I still enjoy seeing the pics. Look forward to watching your family grow.

Anonymous said...

Way to go Beth!! You got them all in school!! Tell Jess I thought her outfit was cool!

Juniper said...

WOW Beth! Have been thinkin bout you guys the last couple days. Seems like y'all have been busy. That is too funny bout Emi's shirt that the teacher was wiggin out like that. Hmmm...lessons learned I guess? lol

All of the pics are so great to see too. Oh my how they have all adjusted so well!!

Thanks for the updates!

Keep up the great work guys!!

Love and Hugs!
Jenn