It is hard to believe that Rowen is starting kindergarten this year. He has been counting down the days for about a week now. Yesterday they had open house at the schools so you could go and meet the teachers. I think he is going to be one of those "shy at first, but warms up quickly" kinda kids. Elora jumped right in and showed him around his room.

Elora's teacher seems pretty nice. She seems like the kinda person that might be able to channel Elora's sense of organization into works of good. I have to fill out an information sheet about Elora that introduces her. That could be a book. :) Really, where do I begin.

Eilish is starting middle school. She wouldn't admit it, but she is a little nervous about 6th grade. She was glad to find out that one of her friends from the gym is her group at school. So I guess I now have to deal with the "secret life of a tweenager". Yippee.

So, the first day of school is Thursday. The highlights of that days drama should be posted shortly afterward.

Peace and Good Cheers.
Marty

I NEED YOUR HELP MAKING BAIL.

For those who didn't get the email. Yours truly is trying to help raise money for MDA (Jerry's Kids). My goal is $2008. and so far I have raised $10. Obviously I need some help. If you got the email please donate and also please forward it on. This is my first attempt at trying to raise money for a charity and I would really like to have a strong showing.

Please use the following link to help me with my goal: MDA's Most Wanted

Thanks for your help.

We Are All Still Here.

Realizing that I have not been the best of host, please let me extend a humble apology and say hello to all. I hope all is well with you and yours.

A quick update:

• Eilish is 11 going on 21. She will start middle school this year and compete at level 6 in gymnastics. She also got her first pair of glasses this summer and I'm not supposed to tell anyone. :) She looks really cute wearing them.
• Elora is 8 going on 21. She will be in third grade this year and this will be her first year of competitive gymnastics (level 4). This year she gets to be the big sister for her brother at school. It should be a good change for her.
• Rowen is 5 and just trying to keep up with his big sisters who, as I have stated, are going on "21". He starts kindergarten this year and he can hardly wait. Elora is ready to show him the ropes.
  
• Sedi and Tiger, the cats, are still alive and kicking. They eat, they sleep, and they poop. Nothing new.

I'm doing well to. I'm now the General Manager of my neighborhood Chipotle. Basically and underpaid babysitter, but at least it pays the bills. :)

That is all for now. I will make a concerted effort to post on a more regular basis. Cheers to you all.