Life has been crazy this week. Caitlyn's play rehearsals seem to be taking over our life. I get overwhelmed and stressed very easily and this week we have had so much going on. You add in the anxiety that seems to be my constant companion lately and it is a bad combination. I have learned this week that I have to stop volunteering for things. Sometimes I think I can do more than I really can. It was a good reminder for me that it is okay if I can't do everything.
Last night the cub scouts went to the haunted woods at Camp Tracy. They needed a driver and Jonah was nervous about it so I went with them. Jonah was embarrassed that he was scared, but it turned out that a lot of the boys were nervous. They told them to wear Halloween costumes. Jonah was a baseball player. Look at this kid, he is so handsome!
Jonah and Ashton were the only ones that dressed up. Our group wasn't scheduled to go until 8:00 PM. It was a really late night, especially for a school night! They have a guide that takes you around to different cabins. The theme was Hotel Transylvania. It was pretty cute and not too scary. Jonah was relieved that he didn't think it was scary. We were supposed to have the boys home at 9:30 PM. We didn't finish until 9:30 PM and then the leaders sat down and ate treats with the boys. I was getting all nervous and started calling all of the parents to tell them we were late. We didn't get home until about 10:15 PM. The boys had fun though.
Caitlyn and Jonah had Halloween parties today. I volunteered because Keith was going to take time off of work for it. It turned out that he had a meeting that he couldn't get out of, so I had to take Hallee and Wyatt with me. Mel and mom offered to watch the kids, but logistically it would have been tough because they had Halloween parades at the same time. I decided to just take them along. It worked out great in Jonah's class. I was worried about his teacher because she is a little on the ornery side, but she was really nice and even had Hallee and Wyatt join in. His classroom is really big so there was plenty of room.
Jonah's favorite activity was the pumpkin bowling. I'm so glad there are mom's out there that will plan these parties. I can go and help, but I would hate to plan the whole thing! Jonah had a lot of fun and I had fun getting to know some of the kids better.
Here he is with his best buddy, Gaven. I texted Gaven's mom some pictures since she couldn't be there. Have I mentioned that I love my new phone?
After Jonah's we headed up to Caitlyn's class. Her classroom is a lot smaller and there were a ton of parents there to help. We kept getting in the way so we just stayed for a minute. I felt bad because I know she was disappointed, but it just didn't work to have Hallee and Wyatt in that crowded room.
Caitlyn is always good at being positive and she said it was fine even though I know she wanted us to stay. Caitlyn has been really struggling with her teacher being out on maternity leave. She was so sad to hear that her teacher isn't coming back, which is what I figured all along. Caitlyn got a new substitute today that will be there for a month and then Jonah's old Kindergarten teacher who has been on a mission will be taking over the class on December 8th. I'm thrilled that Ms. Jen will be Caitlyn's teacher, I just wish we didn't have to wait another month. She is still on her mission for a few more weeks and they are holding the position for her. I hope she can come in and clean up the mess from all of the substitutes and inconsistency that these kids have had. Jonah is a little jealous that Ms. Jen will be Caitlyn's teacher. I'm pretty sure he has a big crush on her and thinks he has a shot since she isn't married! Ha!
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