The weather is definitely much nicer then it was last month. We went from the 110's and higher, to the 80's. However, according to the weatherman, it will go up to the higher 90's by the end of the week--BOO! So, I figured it was time to update my blog and let everyone know a little about what's been going on in our lives.
School FINALLY started August 17th, which was weird because it was on a Friday. The kids were able to get a feel for what their classes would be like, and their teachers too. Mason, now a Middle Schooler, (YIKES), is attending one of the middle schools off post. There is no middle or high schools here on Fort Sill. So, there are buses that come, pick the kids up and take them and bring home. I guess it could've been worse right? He has his own locker, which I thought he was going to have problems with but so far he is doing great. He has 7 classes, which he changes throughout the 6th grade hallway. He seems to be doing really good so far, and he also got bumped up to HONORS math... Um, who's kid is this? Mason doesn't get his Math smarts from Tim or I. We are horrible at math. He has also made a good friend, who just actually moved in two houses down from us. Thank God, because I was worrying about him. He has really been missing his Korea friends, still does, but his new friend and him are pretty close and they seem to be getting along great! Mason was going to try and do football this year, but being he's never done it before, he has decided to stick to what he knows and is good at, Basketball and Baseball. Pretty soon it will be basketball season and so he is looking forward to getting back into the game.
Madison has been looking forward to going to school all summer long. She and her brother are definitely opposites. One wants it, the other would rather sleep, lol. Maddie has made some friends in the neighborhood and they are all in the same school here on post, Geronimo Elementary. They too, ride a bus. She loves her teacher and loves being in 4th grade. So far, all her assignments have been A's and I think this year is going to be really good for her and her growth in preparing for the real deal, which by that I mean, when grades and stuff REALLY start counting. I think anything up to 4th grade is just prep for what's to come. Just ask Mason. He tells her all the time, "wait till you get to my grade...." Although neither of them have come home with any real homework yet. I am waiting.
After school began and the kids and I got on a routine, things have got more smoother. Lives have returned back to somewhat NORMAL. No more trying to find things to do all day, because their school takes up most of that. While they are at school, I am just taking care of the house and the puppies. Which, can be A LOT of work sometimes. Jax has been growing SO FAST, TOO FAST!! He eats like a horse. Him and Stormy are finally getting along better, not that they haven't, ust now they are use to one another. It's funny because Jax will bark at her and want her to play with him, and she just looks at him like "go away and leave me alone". Sometimes she will get a little energy and mess with him, but for the most part, she is just like whatever. As long as he doesn't chew on her, he is fine by her. Lol. I also have taken on a PT job, as a Store Associate for AAFES, here on post. Couldn't hurt to make a few extra dollars, especially right before the holidays and Christmas shopping =)
And just two more things to update. September 14th, 2001, our beautiful son was born. It's so hard to believe that eleven years have gone by so fast. Mason is now 11!!! I spent most of his birthday crying, reminiscing over old photos and seeing just how tiny he was to how BIG he is now. I can remember that day like it was just yesterday. It's hard to think about how so many things have happened in these 11 years, and how only a few more years, he will be driving and graduating HS. Ugh, can't talk about it anymore. So, on a happier note. My homemade chocolate chip cookie sandwich cake was a HUGE success!! Mason is NOT a normal cake fan, so his request was for a cookie cake. I must say, I was pretty proud of it. And it was fabulous. He approved too =) Which was my ultimate goal..
And then later that evening, Tim and I had to attend yet another ball. It was called the Backbone Ball, and it was dedicated mainly for the NCO's in the Army. They say that the NCO (Non Commissioned Officer), which is the ranks of Corporal to Sergeant Major of the Army, that these soldiers are the 'backbone' of the Army. It was our first one like this and it was nice to see it for the first time. So, on this note, I hope that everyone is well and enjoying this cooler weather. Hopefully it will stay!!! Love to all!! Us.
