Back To School

Max and I (and Fau, for now) recently started a 2 month adventure in my homeland of Connecticut.  I would tell you about the plane ride up, the customary trip to Target for the things we forgot to pack, and the catching up with family, but let's just say that that's all a given.

We got here 48 hours ago and today we were able to start our real adventures.
And it started with my sister, Kelly.

Kelly is my oldest sister and also happens to be my best friend and an amazing auntie.  She drives a school bus for special needs children for her local school district and she's really damn good at it.  As school starts here on Monday, today she went to her bus to clean it and do a dry run of her route and she invited Max for a ride after all was said and done around the parking lot.  I should tell you that Max has been obsessed with all modes of transportation since he was born.  (other moms out there:  do all little boys just come out like that?)

Max was very excited that auntie Kelly let him drive.  Because seriously, what kind of responsible, good parents would we be if we didn't?
There may have even been some flashing lights, opening doors and honking of horns.  You can see from his face in this shot that he was loving life.

Next it was time to pick a seat.  Obviously Max takes after his mother and is extremely cool so we sat in the back.

We were off. Max immediately asked me to sing "The Wheels on the Bus." and I happily obliged but he stopped me after the first verse exclaiming "we're on the real bus, Momma.  I see the wheels."  Okay then.  Apparently I won't be making it the live rounds on The Voice according to this  younger (and much more handsome) Adam Levine.

The ride itself lasted only about 2 minutes but let me tell you, Max talked about nothing else all day.  The second he saw his daddy the bus was all he wanted to talk about and when we had our goodnight talk today and I asked him what his favorite part of his day was, he said "Auntie's Bus."  I should also tell you that since my sister is incredibly awesome, she told her work friends that we were coming and they were waiting to wave to one very excited little boy.

You can't see them, but I promise you, they are there!

Here's the thing.  Bus Driver's work hard and a lot of people look down on blue collar people who make their white collar lives possible.  So as your school year starts, remember that the men and women who drive your children to school often leave their own at home at 5:30 in the morning to make sure yours get to school on time.  And if your kid ever happens to miss their bus or it's late, stop and ask yourself how much your life would need to change in order to get your kids to and from school when you work.  

Hoping all of your children get off to a great school year! And if you can find the time, thank a bus driver!

Until Soon,

Kate

What's in a Name?

Hello Out There to All of You in the Blog-o-Sphere!

It's Me, Kate.
That's what you can call me.

I also go by "Wife" to my Husband, Fausto. (but everyone calls him Fau. Don't look at me, I didn't name him) We're coming up on 6 years of mostly happily wedded bliss.

We have a pretty fantastic and romantic story of how we became "we" as I'm sure many of you do.  The classic tale of guy meets girl at work, girl thinks guy is a total tool, guy this girl is dating wrong other guy and harbors a secret crush for two years until girl is single and makes a move.  Totally normal, right? 







In all honesty, being a wife is my favorite thing.
well...it was until 2 years ago when I was promoted to "Mommy."

That's Max.  

It is the hardest burden I have yet to carry with rewards that are completely immeasurable and hard to explain in any words or any lines of poetry or lyric that has yet to be written.  Max is my side kick in my day to day life.  I'm a Stay at Home Mom and my days are filled with adventures, hugs, dirty everything, temper tantrums (from both of us),  messy ponytails, stories, and the comfort in accepting that my laundry is just never going to be done.  

My friend, Lindsay, Inspired and forced strongly encouraged me to start blogging.  I love to write.  I have always had a calling to do so and even if I'm the only one who reads this, that's OK.  I plan on writing about my life which people seem to tell me is rather interesting.  So look out for playdate ideas, recipes, marriage highs and lows, and everything in between.  In short I am going to tell you everything.
Some factoids you might want to know:

• I'm from all over.  I was born in Indiana, grew up in Connecticut, and went to school in Massachusetts.  I moved to Florida almost a decade ago and I guess that's where I'm 'from' now but I still don't call it home.
• I laugh at myself more than anyone else.  Believe me, I know I'm ridiculous.
• I like to bake.  A LOT.  I taught wilton cake decorating classes and everything.  If you need tips or ideas, please let me help!
• I am SUPER nerdy.  It's true.  Also I harbor much needless information and I will kick your ass at Trivial Pursuit.
• I don't judge anyone for anything.  

So here's the thing blog buddies.  This is my first post.  I'm learning with you.  But I promise you, I'll share it all.  It will be hilarious and I encourage you to stay tuned.

Until Soon,

Kate