Brandon started 12th grade, this is his last first day of school ever, unless he goes to college (but military first). He is playing varsity football, working and going to school. He is going to have a very busy, happy year. He is so excited to drive to school this year, and he even drops his sister off in the morning on his way. He is such an amazing kid, so loving and caring. I am very proud of him. But I hope this school year, goes nice and slow, because comes July 15th of 2013, he will be going to Parris Island and then to boot camp, for the Marines. I will be/am a nervous wreck, right now I am trying not to think about it, but as the time draws near, I am sure I will be a mess.
Vanessa started 9th grade, and is not very happy with her school. She really wanted to go to school with Brandon, his friends and her friends. She would have gone to Olympia with Brandon, if Odyssey didn't move from Hoover Drive to Maiden Lane, and because Odyssey is 1/4 mile closer, she is being sent there. I did request she go to Olympia anyway, but she was 3rd on the waiting list, and she moved to 1st on the waiting list during the summer and she still didn't get in. Every time I called the lady at the main office had an attitude and would not assist me with getting my daughter into Olympia, I understand her job and that they only have room for a certain amount of students, but that does not explain why a friend of Vanessa's, who was number 5 on the waiting list to Olympia, got in BEFORE my daughter. When I called and asked, I got the run around and no answer. I know I am probably not calling the correct person, or yelling enough. This is very frustrating as a parent, when you know your daughter is unhappy. Vanessa sat alone at lunch today, because she does not know any of the students in this school, most of her friends are at Olympia or Arcadia. I know I shouldn't care if she has friends there or not, but I do. I don't want her to be unhappy, high school is alot of fun, and you get so many memories from high school. I don't want her to spend it miserable. I am hoping that I can transfer her if things don't improve. I know it's going to be a battle to get her into another school, but I will fight for her, she is my little girl.
And of course, I cried this morning, but only after the kids got in the car and drove away. Being as it is Bran's last year and Ness is starting high school, they are just too old too soon. I love them so much and want them to grow but why did it have to happen in the blink of an eye? I remember Jay and I used to take the first day of school off and put the kids on the bus, then we would follow close behind in our car, to make sure they got to their school and off the bus okay. I would always cry of course, because school to me, not their birthdays, marks another year older for them.
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