Oh Fun

So Miss J started in her new class today. I think I was more excited (and worried) than she was.

I have been asking them to move her up to the 3's room for weeks now. All of her other (close) friends already moved up - their birthdays were July/Aug - and Miss J's isn't until Sept 3rd. So really, I guess they didn't have to move her up because of her birthday and the whole "cut-off" date in Illinois is Sept 1st...but I have been asking.

Mainly because we have noticed a difference in how she has been acting. A lot more "I can do it!!" kind of attitudes, a lot more sassing back, a lot more temper tantrums (which, honestly, a lot more means a couple a week...she really is a good kid overall and thus these tiny outbursts make us wake up and take notice). So we weren't really sure what is just her age, and what is because she is the mother hen of the group and is able to tell others what to do and not to do, etc.

I was hoping to be able to tell the difference once she got into the 3's room because she would be with the older kids again and no longer the head honcho...we notice she admires older kids a lot, and kind of fears (the good kind) them. Kind of puts her in check. So I was hoping.

But, come to find out, she is only moving up to the 2/3's room, which is mainly the same kids she has been with the past 6-8 weeks, only with birthdays in late Aug/Sept time frame. So really, she isn't going to be with the older kids...yet. And I am not sure the whole story, when they will move her up officially, is this temporary? They now have 3-3's rooms...yea, that many 3 yr olds...and I know really it comes down to numbers and teachers...but at least communicate something to the parents?!?! I guess I need to go to them and ask...

So when I went in this morning, I took her to a new room, where all the kids were combined until about 8:30-9am when more kids come in and then they move them to their separate rooms. Well I was hoping to talk to a teacher or someone to let me know what I was supposed to do/expect? And I was expecting Miss J to be clinging to my leg...uh...nope...she was like "bye mom, kiss kiss." No fear...like she knew exactly what she was doing, and there wasn't even other kids there that she knew...guess she felt confident enough.

So we will see how her day went...and see if I can talk to someone tonight when I pick her up. How exciting...I guess more for me than her...my little girl is growing up.

And JW...almost to walking. He has taken a couple of small stumble steps. We bought him some Stride Rite hard soled shoes so he could start trying to walk with them...and I think it makes a difference. So it shouldn't be too long and he will be stumbling around getting into more things. He already tries to crawl up all the step stools or anything his height that he can get up on...he is playing in the toilet and dog water bowl (loves to play with water). Crazy...into so much more than Miss J ever was. Wow, what a difference between boys and girls.

On another note...I think I am going to have my cat put to sleep this week. I really have toiling over and over on this. I have really tried everything, I can't find anyone interested in a 13yr old cat, and really the only health thing wrong with her is that she is old (and I think getting a bit senile)..and the peeing/pooping in the house has to stop. Now please don't give me the "oh, did you try this or that or what about..." really, I have. And honestly if there was another option, I would try it. I have had her for 12 yrs and really, I have been struggling with having to let her go for months now. What to do? I just think this is the best option I have right now...of course, if you or anyone you know would like a very loving but somewhat independent cat that is 13yrs old and in good health. I really don't think she would pee in someone elses house...I think it is because all of these people are invading her territory (husband, dog, 2-kids). When it was just her and I for 8 years.

Anyway...trying to come to terms with that. Otherwise, life is good. I will promise to post pics soon. Sorry.