So many things to talk about.... Negative but true, positive, gossip, motivating, uplifting, drama etc etc. Do you like getting all the juicy details or would you rather not know? Do you watch the news to know what's going on? Is there a radio show or tv personality that is your go to? What about your social media news? Do you have to be in the know at all times?
  Personally watching the news isn't always my cup of tea. They are their to pass information along but most of the time I seem to start worrying about something new! Is this only me? With phones now you don't need the news, FB can replace news. With apps you can check your weather, traffic, have music and so on. ( too many things to name)
  Now, with all that we have do you feel as if we are losing touch with society? I don't need to call anyone I can just look at FB, to learn more about them you can follow them on Instagram or Pintrest. I don't remember most peoples numbers or email address because there are so many others ways to get in contact with people. Are you obsessed with your phone so you can stay in "touch"? I'll say this when I don't have my phone I feel "naked", yikes, lol! I know I'm not the only one, lol,  lets be honest :) Or are you ok to be out of touch so you can just enjoy life?

  This is our 3rd week of school and Mikey is still excited. Last Thursday we had Information Night and it was interesting. The teachers went over how the Dual-Language program will work and how students are graded. The 1st week of school all children were assessed and we were advised Mikey has a reading & comprehension level of a mid year 1st grader. Due to this he was able to start participating in both classes. Children have Social Studies in Spanish and when they are in Spanish class they are required to speak to their teacher in only Spanish. I think it's a little harsh but on the other hand I understand pushing a child. If I didn't push Mikey he wouldn't be where he's at now! The children are in groups in their main class and have "buddies" in Spanish class. If they don't know how to communicate in Spanish class they are instructed to ask their buddy. Mikey is not necessarily excited about it so we have to work on that, lol. Right now he loves Monday's as its library day and he keeps talking about the chickens the school is getting.
  Are morning routines are pretty good but Mikey is getting a little slow with his wake up. He is not really morning person. He got that from me, hehe.  Shhh, don't tell no one. I'm starting to become a morning person and I don't like it!
  What are some of the things going on in your childs school? Do you do PTA or do you volunteer? Is your child liking school so far?

Goals for 9/8

Alright here are the goals: 

Weekly Goals 

1) Start walking

2) Continue working on schedule (balance of Mikey in school, workout schedule, cleaning, etc)

3) Go to church on Sunday

Monthly Goals 

1) I still need to lose 5 lbs for the month of September ( I gained 2 lbs in the last two weeks but I still want to get out of this weight loss runt)

2) Work on prayer life

3) Be a blessing 

I don't have many goals this time but I know this will change by next month. Since Mikey started school it has been a big change. Last week also didn't go as planned and I'm still coping with that. 

Let me know your goals and lets support each other. 

  

It's Monday!!! What are your plans for the week? I had goals every week & I got away from that but I'm gonna get back on it, so goals will be posted today. Get you goals ready... 

Launch Off..

 Today is the day I bring this blog of life. I'm extremely excited, nervous, and just full of emotions.  When you put yourself out there you open a big door. Keeping this to myself is safe as I'm the only one that views it. On FB I was putting my weight loss, monthly & weekly goals. Personally I would say that I've motivated people but I want to do it on a grander scale! I'm imperfect but I want to help others get through whatever they're going through. If I can help someone laugh through their moment by laughing at me, it's ok. Don't expect me to always be proper, spell correctly, be politically correct or anything in that sense as its not me. My blog name is very simple but its real. This is going to be about my life so even though it may not be catchy it will be me being me. Jump on the bandwagon and hold on :)

First day of school

     Today was the first day of school and least to say it was emotional. We set out his clothes, shoes, back pack & set his alarm. Yes I set up an alarm  in his room and taught him how to turn it off and on. As the alarm woke me up I in turn had to wake him. He set up and slowly made it out his bed to turn it off. Then his light bulb went off, " I have to go to school!" "Yes baby you do, go to the restroom & wash up". He eats breakfast then I explain to get dress,  I've never seen him get dress so fast, lol. We walk out the door on time and make it to the school then he asked me if he could walk by himself. Is he crazy? This momma ain't letting that happen, he's been leading the way though. He does need to learn how to get to class by himself since your only allowed to walk them the first week! We almost went the wrong way with his direction so momma had to step in. Momma was still holding it strong but once we made it to class, that was it. It hit me, I started crying while telling him how proud of him I was, the fact I was gonna miss him & that he was going to have a great day. I gave him a hug & kiss but then he didn't want to walk into class which hurt me as I felt I was leaving him. He clinches me hand and says no, I look into his eyes and tell my baby that's it going to be ok. He turns, walks into class & gets his instructions from his teacher. Backpack goes up a few pics taken and mom and dad are out the door. He's baby brother is extremely attached to him so not only did I know it would be hard on me  as I've spent 3 1/2 yrs of his 5 yrs of life with him every single day his brother was going to miss him tremendously. We take Budbud (little brother) out the stroller & he starts walking towards the school on the path we used. I bring him back to the car put him down and there he goes again. I stopped crying before we left  Mikey but seeing Budbud longing for his brother only broke my heart again to see him begin crying for his best friend, he's all he knows. Before we knew it, it was 11:45 and time to get Mikey so I didn't have enough hours to really miss him. I also had phone calls to make so overall today was a good day.

     After school we went back up there for Mikey's assessment and he did awesome. By the end of kindergarten he should be at a 4/5 reading/comprehension level  but he's at a 10, that's mid year 1st grade level! I was speechless. All the hard work I spent with him payed off. A new chapter started today that I didn't necessarily want but seeing my son happy & confident in himself has eased this transition. Before going to sleep he says," Mom tomorrow's by 2nd day of school!" Lol, my daddy.