Betsy Bailey

I got the call on Wednesday that HM was admitted to the charter prep school we were hoping for!!

SO, that was crazy yesterday withdrawing her from old school and turning in books, transferring lunch money to her sister in the elementary school. Then going to the new school to register her and get materials.

Then getting her uniforms (only a couple specialty shops sold some of the stuff we needed with embroidered logos, etc.) and new socks and the proper belt and SHOES (conservative oxfords ONLY at the mall – JCPenneys, which was a hassle. I hate going to the mall.)

Got her textbooks and the different school supplies she needed for this school. Ordered the consumable books she needed – should get most of those today. Augh, I’m still worn out from yesterday. That’s as much non-online shopping as I normally do in a whole six month period!!

Doesn’t she look cute, tho? Scruffy is her usual look – she cleans up well lol. It’s so cute how the standards at this school seem to inspire her to do better. She’s all concerned about her posture all of a sudden, and having proper manners. She noticed yesterday when we went in to register her that the kids are much more polite (and friendly!) than she’s used to. It’s a tiny school, too. Only 60 kids per grade. Here are some pix from yesterdays preparations:

Registering (HM was excited, but very nervous)

Lunch at our favorite Italian restaurant

Shopping

New school uniform – with skirt:

With capris… (she’s trying to sit up straight AND make sure you can see her hairband )