They were all smiles yesterday... big day at a new school... They loved it... Still navigating their way...but doing a great job!!! So proud of them such campers they are.. they will be very adaptable when they grow up...

Super proud of them on the way to school... we decided the best thing to do is to Pray! Mary was our leader (this is big she is such a Catholic and doesn't love to pray out load or extemporaneously!! ) She had a big sigh and said, "Dear Lord, please bless us today at our new school YSES (like he didn't know) and our teachers that they will have a lot of creativity and energy and that we will make some friends and have some fun and learn a lot of great stuff..." and as she sighed again Claire shouted "AND THAT WE WON'T GET DETENTION!!!!!"

OH BOY.. .here we come 2009-2010 school year! Hope you are ready for the Tylka girls!

BACK TO SCHOOL '09!!!!

Well.. there is only one thing that can be said about the excitement of two girls, who previously could only wear uniforms to Catholic School, get ready for the first day of school - PUBLIC SCHOOL

I mean, these girls are ready. As they sleep in their room, the book bags are packed, the lunches are ready, the forms are ready for the teachers, even the breakfast bowls are out and ready for the big day....

Perhaps the biggest change is that they don't have to be there till 8:30 am and the is EARLY the school day actually starts at 9... CRAZY... they are used to being on the bus at 7:15 am.. so this is a HOPEFULLY going to be much smoother, especially for Claire who is NOT an early riser!

Even Lucy got two new shirts... my husband CLEARLY needs a hobby.

The girls could NOT be more happy about starting the new school year... and I agree.. we are all very anxious about all these changes and the waiting waiting waiting game of our new house.

So... at least tomorrow we check a few things of the "new beginnings" list.

They both have met their teachers, Mary has Mrs. Stanton and Claire Mrs. Hawk, both are young and full of energy and ideas. Claire's first grade class room is decorated like a JUNGLE.. with monkeys hanging from the wall.. She was in HEAVEN.. totally loved it. Her teacher really connected with her and for that we are grateful.

They kids even met a family, who just moved from Louisiana. The son, Carter is in Mary's class room and the daughter, Raven is in Claire... YIPEE!!!! We were so happy for this! And to make a connection to someone else who is "New". I anticipate a playdate soon.

Mary's teacher is also very good, and I can tell will challenge her. We are really anxious around here.. New details tomorrow.

In other news.. for those who were wondering how my doc appts went over the weekend.. still not sure why this big bump is on the side of my neck, but there will be more testing... It is getting bigger and is painful.. so motrin here I come! We'll see what they find...

Say a prayer for Tim as we navigate him moving from one contract company to another and then SWIFTLY to the government position ..... Should have news soon.

More details on a fun first day of school tomorrow!!!! Stay tuned!

New School Year.. New Beginning for us!

Wow.. I haven't updated since January... Clearly a lot has taken place since then...

Wanted to let you know that I am going to attempt to update weekly for the Family and Friends at home who want to keep up with the Crazy Tylka Girls and out goings-on.....

This should help keep us all in the loop and help you to watch them grow especially those that don't facebook (YES Rob, I'm talking to YOU!)

A brief update and then pictures tomorrow from our grand Locks of Love Adventures today....

We are finally feeling at home in Frederick MD. Getting the girls ready for school, which starts Monday. WOW. 4th and 1st grade this year.. BIG BIG stuff... Mary met her teacher tonight. We really liked her. Claire meets hers tomorrow.

Can't help being a little apprehensive about a new school year. Lets face it.... its a lot of work for a mom. And this summer with the move(s) we had NO schedule, NO activities, nada! So although I am longing for more time to work, I am NOT looking forward to the demands of the school year.Not to mention the fact that I finally felt like we had a clue as to what was going on at our old school and now here we are starting all over again!

We will see how we do at Public School.... this should be fun! The girls are SUPER SUPER excited..... Tim is looking forward to his days off with them in school so we can enjoy early holiday shopping and furniture shopping sans kiddos... Should be fun! I will look forward to his days off too... he can do drop off and pick up four days a month YIPEE!

Happy 2009-2010 School year my friends!!!