Changes

DJ started school this year in the 4's class and I started working in the pre-k class two afternoons a week. That put DJ in school ALL day twice a week, which he has done fine with, but I can tell he's pretty wiped out at the end of the day. He has a lot of friends in the 4's class, kids he was in class with last year. His very bestest friend is in that class. However, with his moving onto kindergarten next fall and with me already working in there twice a week, DJ will be moving to the Pre-K class. Right now, he's doing both classes, but next week, he will move from three mornings a week to four afternoons a week. He will be sad to leave his friends, but we will still be able to have playdates and he has already made lots of friends in his new class. It's a change, but a good change.

I'm fitting in well in my work, the kids are getting to know me and some of them actually listen to me. Four and Five is such an interesting age. So many questions, so many strange and wonderful insights. They sure do like to find errors in anything you say or do and make sure to point them out very quickly. It's fun, though.

The best news of all....I get to go home for Christmas!! We will all fly out (DJ, his mom, and I) and then they will drive down to Coos Bay, Oregon, to spend the holiday with her family. I can't even put my excitement into words. I spent the summer with my mom, but I haven't seen my grandparents in almost a year and there are aunts, uncles, cousins to see. Grandma's cooking! Just spending the holidays in the house I grew up in, the traditions, the fun. I can't wait!!!