The Nelson Narrative

Last Thursday was my first day off from work since the girls started school.  When they were in Kindergarten and I enjoyed having 4 hours every day I couldn't wait until they were in first grade and I would have 7.5, even though I knew it would be short-lived because the plan all along has been for me to go back to work once they were in school full time.  But as you know, a job opportunity fell in my lap back in April (well, late February, but it was mid-April by the time I started) and I've been working part time ever since, but will probably start increasing my hours soon.  And due to the Labor Day holiday and leaving early one day for Meet the Teacher, I ended up working at least half days every day of their first week, so last Thursday was the first day I was able to enjoy having 7.5 hours to do whatever.  I had a huge long list of things I wanted to do but I mostly just ended up cleaning because I was so behind.  I had Friday off also and ma...

Today was the first day of first grade for the girls.  They are in the same class again this year.  We considered separating them and Olivia didn't care but Kayley wanted to be together and we decided it would be fine because they are really good about doing their own thing and not being too clingy with each other. I had to go to work right after they got on the bus and Paul gets home right before they do so he met them at the bus stop.  I was sad to not be there but since I couldn't work Monday (Labor Day) I really needed to work today.  It's good that I can go in late enough to put them on the bus in the morning and Paul's home when they get back so we don't need any kind of childcare now, except for breaks, conferences, etc. Signs say "1st" and "Grade".  Love the Band-Aid. Olivia, neighbor Geet, neighbor and BFF Abby, Kayley