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I am new to this daycare/kindergarten/preschool/school parent thing. You would think that it wouldn't seem foreign since I told 3k, worked at a daycare for three years, and taught school for 7.

Since I worked at a daycare, taught pre-school, and school, I have TONS of questions and concern for where MY kids are going. I guess it is the whole knowing what goes on part that gets me. That director was probably wishing I would G-O.

If you read my facebook ever, you know that I had a BAD first experience where we thought the boys would go to pre-K. The only reason they are even going is to "wing from B" (ween) before real school next year. There was a big turnover and a fire and the day I went, it was utter chaos. I was determined they just wouldn't go.

There was a meeting last night that several people I know went to and they left feeling like it would be ok. I went this morning and talked to them. Still a little concern as far as the organization, but I am giving them some time to get it together. They did have a price and a form for me to fill out today so that was a step in the right direction.

The boys have been so excited about going. I think they will really enjoy it. They love being around other kids and they play good with people. It will be good for them.We also need to get used to not being at B's house in pajamas, watching toons, playing outside, drinking Pepsi, and unfortunately peeing in the yard everyday. We need a little structure before school. B may have to home-school because they LOVE their B. This could be a very interesting August 6.

So, I signed them up today. If we don't like it, we can just pull them out; it is monthly. I about died when I saw the supply list. It is seriously longer than several real school lists I have seen. They better create the mess out of some artwork with glue stick. This house is going to be adorned with marker drawings. There are two people I am getting it for so it seems like a lot more I am sure, but geez louise.

Also, I signed the boys up for soccer yesterday. We have been talking about it for a while. Jude really wants to play baseball, so we may try that in the spring. It cost ALOT too and its cheap compared to the competitive mess.

I have always heard people talk about how expensive kids were. So far we have just fed them, clothed them, and put diapers on them. There were two, then Titus, but it never has seemed like a ton. Well, I feel ya now people. Kids are expensive. They are only four. I can't imagine two 16 year olds and a 13 year old, or three in college at the same time. I think we are going to search for a list of professions that train as you get paid. You know the whole technology deal, robotics, all that futuristic seeming stuff. No college needed. Money in the pocket as you go. Sounds like a plan.

I have been a mom now for four years, but today, it all felt new. I have gotten a lesson in quite a few things. I can tell you that at open house, I will probably have more information than I have in the last seven years available because I now know what it feels like to walk in to a new place with new people who we will be trusting with our children.