Another School Year...

Watauga County Schools started today!  It's hard to believe.  Sam loved 2nd grade and his teacher.  I was nervous all day for some reason.  Just concerned that he was being watched closely enough after the other week I guess.  Once we get his stuff settled more, I will feel better.  I just wish it was easier to do it and get it done.  His teacher is wonderful, and he has so many people to look out for him.  Still, it was hard to wonder about him all morning until I finally called!

Peter and Will said their days were good.  They are happy to see their friends.

Andrew was home today by himself!  I would have traded places with him for a bit!  His plans have changed for fall, and we are still working on that.  He feels good about where he is, and we do too. 

Andrew's thyroid is way off.  Not just a little bit.  Not by a lot.  It is off by more than a lot.  I am so upset that I have not known this before now.  But he goes to a specialist.  He has labs all of the time.  I guess I will have to be more careful in watching some things.  Hopefully he will bounce back quickly to a good number.  I must admit, it is frustrating.

It is hard for me to depend on others sometimes.  I am so disappointed lately.  Will asked me the other week if I like anyone right now.  I guess he was right.  I was frustrated with some things with Sam.  I am frustrated about our county 911 system that will not work for me when I need it.  I am frustrated that people do not answer their phones or call back or follow up.  I get frustrated when I need a little help with my child, and I cannot seem to get it.  So I guess sometimes it does seem like I don't like people.  Maybe I should just not like the way they act - or don't act.

I am trying to focus on what I do know and what is working and go from there.  Trying.  And in the last week or so, I have had people step up to help me.  They have been there to listen and guide and give help where I needed it.  So I do know what it is like for people to want to help - whether it's their job or not.  And that is so encouraging.

Happy School Year to my boys.  Two at WHS, one at HP, and one in college!  It's hard to believe!  We are so blessed.  These boys have so much ahead of them this year.  It will be exciting!