The Greatest Kindergarteners in the World

I just really wanted to thank all the children (and their parents) in Jayden's kindergarten class. As many of you know, my family has really bad luck with teeth... to the tune of thousands of dollars in dental fees per year. Jayden is no exception.

Monday, Jayden missed school to have his top two front teeth pulled out. I either had a bad infection when I was pregnant with him, or it was the medicine I took to get rid of the migranes, but his enamel did not form correctly, causing one of the teeth to have cavities by 18 months. The other one was so tightly in, we couldn't brush between them very well. His bottom 2 front teeth have already fallen out naturally. The dentist warned us that his mouth is so small his permanent teeth were turning sideways which would add up to huge orthodontic expenses later (among other things). So, we had them pulled.

Long story short, I was devistated. He has a huge space, that could be there for up to a year, and I was sure people would tease him. I was anxious to think how he would be treated at school. But I shouldn't have been. Although, it is taking a while for me to get used to his new look, his friends accepted him with open arms.

My conversation after-school today with Jayden went as follows:

Me: "Did anyone notice your missing teeth?"
Jayden: "Yeah, I told the whole class"
Me: Trying to hold back every ounce of fear that his feelings were hurt. "What did they say"
Jayden: "They all said it was'COOL'!"
Me: Grateful for every single kid in that class! They not only made Jayden's day, they made mine too!

My CraZy Life

So, guess what, school started! For many mom's that's a great thing. For me, well, I hate it! I just want my kids home, I want to do things on my schedule, I want to not miss my kids all the time!

That's what I get when my best friends are 11, 10, 8, 5, and 3... maybe I should just make adult friends, but who has the time? I just filled out my September calendar and just with the few things I already know, I am swamped! So, I thought I would share a little of my schedule with you...

10 trips to Kaysville and back for Caroline's school
3 AYSO soccer teams (games and practice)
1 competition travel team (2 practices...again to Kaysville...and 2 games per week)
1 piano practice (my only time to myself... and Lindsey)
2 days morning pre-school (to Kaysville and back yet again!)
1 day morning play group (I teach/assist 2 months this year)
5 days afternoon kindergarten
1 husband who isn't home before 7 pm... many days 8 pm because of work
2 daughters begging to take dance

Friends, Family Home Evening, Date Nights, and all the other things have to fit in somewhere. Honestly, I feel like I am raising Andrew and Jayden in the van... who really needs a home anyway?

So, I don't post for you to feel sorry for me or to compare busy lives. I just post so you understand when I forget to show at an appointment, am extra crabby, or fall asleep during our next conversation.... PLEASE, PLEASE FORGIVE ME , this to shall pass...