Grace started school last Monday. Things are very, very different here at the new school than her school in Newton. First, she doesn't really have homework; the extent of last week was one math worksheet and writing five spelling words in a paragraph. Huh? Second, her school is very BIG and she's gotten lost a few times. There are 862 students at her new school, compared to her last school of 260. It's a big difference. Third, she changes classes for all of her subjects, just like we did in high school. She doesn't have her homeroom teacher for anything, well, except homeroom. And last, she rides the bus! Apparently this is a great thing; she's super excited about it. Very unlike my drive down the highway twice a day in Newton; I'm liking this new arrangement too!
The school is not the only notable difference that we're finding. Our YMCA is incredible at half the price, longer hours, more child watch time and an entire water park! Our weather has been beautiful! The girls have started a new sunblock regimen each morning that they are NOT thrilled about. Our grocery bill is laughably small; I don't understand how things could be so much less expensive here. Our neighborhood is full of kids (a ton of girls their ages) and friendly adults. YES, each one of our neighbors has come over, introduced themselves, offered to help us out and one even invited us out for lunch! Through 2-different moves in Newton, not one person knocked on my door. I'm just saying... It's noticeable how un-miserable everyone is around here. AND the best of all... There is FREE PARKING everywhere! I haven't seen a meter in a whole week!
The ONE thing I can honestly complain about: people around here do NOT know how to drive. Period. Boston drivers, you rock!
Also, we're enjoying being back with The Family! It's been 9-years since Brett and I have lived near any relatives and NEVER have with our kids. We were lucky enough to be here when our niece Olivia Kay joined The Family on Easter Sunday. Congratulations Dane and Itzy! It really is nice to be back!
Ava gives Austin a thumbs up. She's been outside non-stop since we arrived. We live on a cul-de-sac, so she has free roam of the circle with her bike and her riding car. She has played with a dozen little girls, non of which she ever seems to know their names :). I think it's such a funny thing that when I ask Ava "what was her name", she replies "I don't know, I didn't ask her". I guess it's not on the top of the list of things to know about someone when you're 5. When she's not playing outside, she is busy helping me each day. It must be fun since she does not seem to miss the TV. We decided our days of paying astronomical bills are OVER and we did not install cable or satellite. So far, so good! I certainly have not missed the bill. I will admit that I am wishing I could watch the Celtics.
I really do love Boston and always will, but WOW, I do not miss my quality of life there. The things I will miss about it, I can gain from a visit every now and then (mostly, my friends).
So, we are settling in. We are all so grateful to be here and be so fortunate to live in a house we all love, be near family again and know our way around too! Bonus!
Hasta la vista...
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