First Day

   I thought this day would never come.  August seemed to drag on forever since we planned most of our excursions during June and July.  They weren't quite as excited this year as I was and I think Johnny was a tad bit nervous.  Just lots to remember and he doesn't want to disappoint his teacher or any possible new friends.  His closest friends all ended up in other classes but he did know some of the kids in his current class and he knows the teacher already because Alex had her in 1st grade as well.  I snuck in at lunch to see how it would go (and because I forgot to send money for hot lunch that day) because Johnny usually spends his entire meal time talking and it takes him an hour to eat.  I figure he will just have to learn the hard way that if he doesn't eat enough and eat it fast at lunch he's going to be very hungry by the end of school. 
   Alex couldnt' wait to wear her new cupcake shirt (it even smells like cupcakes) with her cupcake earrings and Johnny was excited to have something new at all since he usually wears hand me downs from his cousins.  Hand me downs are awesome and he doesn't complain but he felt pretty special that I bought him some brand new shirts just for him.
   Over the weekend I made a couple of batches of salsa and today I'm making peach/raspberry jam and maybe some just raspberry jam as well.  I'm trying to use up the fruit I've picked at friend's houses and the vegetables in my garden.  I'm thinking I will have to make some spaghetti sauce as well because my tomato plants are still producing tons.  I love the routine that school provides and the peace and quiet I get now during the day.  I have a very long list of things I want to get done now that I have a little more time.  We'll see how it goes.  3 hours, 36 more minutes until they get home.  I'd better get crackin!