Most days, I get a call from the girls around 3:20 PM on Imogene's phone. Here's what I learned on the call today: In A's class they: did some math, which was really fun read some books, which was really…

By all accounts, first grade is going well. A said today that she "only did fun stuff today at school" and that it's "great". M was excited to report that one boy (who was in her class last year) "went…

The first day of school was a big success. When I talked to A after school, she said "It was so great! The teacher was so nice, and the class is so nice too." She was thrilled. M likes her…

So, tomorrow is the first day of first grade! Yesterday, we were at a picnic for new families, so that M could meet a little girl who will be in her class. After the picnic, we stopped at the school…

Lots to report today. Daddy has returned from his trip, I took the girls to Dutch Wonderland yesterday, and we checked out the girls' new classrooms today. Daddy came back early this morning. We are happy to have him home!…

Tomorrow is FINALLY the day we are going to Dutch Wonderland. No strep and the weather prediction is sunny and hot. Perfect for a water park/amusement park. We are leaving early and hoping to have a really fun day. Grandma…

Imogene didn't make it back from Jamaica today, so it was another scramble. The girls went back to Natalie's this morning, and then to Grandma Sandy's in the afternoon. Thank god for backups! I am really hoping Imogene returned today…

Ah… re-entry. Imogene went to Jamaica for the weekend to visit her brother, who is sick, and she has gotten stranded there. She is trying to fly back standby, but she hasn't been able to get a seat for the…