Mikhail's first day of school..our adventure from begining to the end (of his school day)

I had to wake up at 630am..which is nearly impossible for me. But I'm going to have to start doing it all the time..because that's when I have to get up in order to get everyone ready for school. In doing so, I accidently woke up the whole house..oopss! So everyone's day was off. But Mikhail did a really good job of getting up and getting ready for school. He was upset that I had to take off his bandages from his shots..but other than that we didn't have a problem. I did plan on him eating breakfast at school..and time was running short so we didn't do breakfast at home.

I stood outside with Mikhail and waited for the bus..and it dawned on me how big he really is. He's SO big! He's a school aged kid now..he will be there for the next 13 years and it's unbelievable to me. It's amazing too..this is a whole new step in our life. So when the school bus came he got on and I got to ride with him too..which I thought was a way neat expierence. My friend Sara and her little boy rode the bus with us too and they became buddies :)

When we got off of the bus, Tim's Mom was there waiting for us and she was teary eyed and it made me teary eyed. Mikhail was so happy to see her when he got off of the bus. She walked into the school with us and to the cafe so Mikhail could eat breakfast. He wasn't really crazy about what they were serving..but he got to sit with his friend Cole and he thought that was pretty neat. I love seeing him make new friends! After they ate breakfast he went to his class. He was a little late from eating..but he got a pass so it excused him for being late. After that Anne and I had to leave. She game me a ride home :) I thought it was so sweet of her to be there for that!

It was so weird. Definately felt like someone was missing all day. LoL on a good note the house was quiet. But we missed him like crazy! Makenna talked about him all day and built him towers for when he got home. I never really realized that from her first day, her and Mikhail did EVERYTHING together..so for him to leave the house at about 740 and not get home until after 230, that has to be hard for her! I think it's making thier relationship btter though because they treat each other better when they get home!

While Mikhail was at school I spent the day with Makenna. We went to the candle supply store which she loves to go to. But when we got there it was closed...so to kill time we went to Family Dollar..which WOW! The one out there is so much nicer than the one we have here! Makenna found the same silky beaty that she's inlove with..so we HAD to buy it for her. I also bought her a puzzle for us to do together while Mikhail's in school. And I had to spoil her with new hair bows and tooth brushes. I love to spoil her! After our mini shopping spree we went back to the candle store and had fun shopping. I sware I could spend so much money in there! But I really need to start making money before I invest any more. I feel like with school coming up, I might be biting off more than I can chew ;/ It could be bad lol!

By the time we got home, I was really looking forward to doing the puzzle with Makenna, but with all the excitement she went right to bed..the babies did too. So I worked on my candles..because I really want to have an open house tomorrow to sell them. Anyways, the quiet time was nice. But I couldn't wait for Mikhail to get off the buss. Tim and I both wanted to be there to see him get off..so since Makenna and Max were sleeping..we took Mady out with us and waited. We chatted with one of the neighbors who was waiting for her child to get off of the bus. I saw all the kids stand up to get off..and Mikhail wasn't standing up. I figured he just wasn't paying attention, so after all the kids got off I went up and told the bus driver Mikhail's name...she called it and no answer. The kids were saying he wasn't on the bus. I freaked out and checked every seat and he wasn't there. The driver had no idea where he was and said she was going to call the other buses to see if he got on the wrong one, so she pulled over to start doing that. Once she pulled over, Sara pulled up in the drive way with Mikhail in her car. I guess Mikhail thought he could get off at Cole's stop and they would walk up the hill to our house..I can't believe the bus driver let him off. When I asked her where my kid was she acted annoyed! I was so mad but just really thankful he was ok. All I could think about were the things that could have happened to him and it was enough to drive me crazy!

I felt bad because I think with all my ranting and raving about it I made him feel like some how it was his fault..which in no shape or form was it. It's the bus ddrivers reponsiblity to get those kids home safe..and if she can't do that..she needs to find another line of work! So I have to go in tomorrow and have a talk with them and ensure that that will never happen again. I don't want her to get fired I just want her to pay better attention. Mikhail isn't replaceable. He's my one and only Mikhail and I expect him to always be safe!

He told me that he didn't really like his school and he hates the bus. I asked why he didn't like school and they said they don't feed him enough..so I may have to start packing his lunch...I don't think he's getting enough to eat and it's just affecting the rest of his day. He made me a kissing hand and told me I could use it whenever I needed it..it's basically a kiss from him I'll always have. They read the book in class, and I'd really like to get it for him. I just hate how tight money is right now..I would love to buy them the world! He did say that he's excited to go back on Monday and he can't wait to have another play date with Cole! I'm glad he's found a friend. Cole lives just right down the street..so I'm sure we'll be walking down there a lot lol.

Over all he had a really good day...minus the buss mixup..but I have make sure I get it figured out, because this can never happen again!

Mikhail Paul Jurkovacs first day of class August 25th 2010 Chapelfield elementary Mrs. Peers class...offically a big boy!