Scream-Free

My Mom gave me a book yesterday entitled, ScreamFree Parenting. The Revolutionary Approach to Raising Your Kids by Keeping your Cool. I guess I could have been offended by the book, but strangely, I welcomed the assistance. The last few weeks have been a little crazy, as noted by the lack of my blog postings, and I could use some reminders of how to get my life together. I started reading it yesterday in the carpool line, while it isn't anything truly revolutionary and new, it is nice to have a refresher on how I need be handle myself in dealing with the kids.

Oh, did I forget to mention that Mom got one for you too, Shelly? Enjoy!

Our Little Preschooler

Since I haven't posted about Daniel's first week of Preschool - I'd better do it now. Daniel started Preschool just after Labor Day Weekend and seems to be loving it. He is attending a new school because of the move, and while he doesn't know any of the other kids, he is thriving. They only "allow" you to drop off and pick up in the car line - no going in for Preschool. I was worried about this policy because I loved going in at our other school - socializing with the other moms, talking with the teacher each day, staying late to play on the playground with the other kids/moms. The drop off only rule does have its benefits though, no getting Laurie in and out of the car, it is very fast, and most important, Daniel goes in by himself like the big boy he is. At our last school, Daniel had clingy issues, even as late as April. Being dropped off helps him to feel he is big and can go in without Mommy. So for that reason, I am thankful.

When he gets in the car after school, he talks and talks all about what he did and other little things he wants me to know. It is very cute. He is growing up so fast. When did my little boy get to be a little man? He is also enjoying time without Ashley though he is excited for her to come home and play with him.

Shamnesty is Back

I never post about politics, but since I am sending emails to bunches of people talking about this, I might as well blog about it. The Dream Act is coming for a vote this week in the Senate. The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act (Dream Act) would provide a path to citizenship for illegal immigrant students. The DREAM Act would also repeal Section 505 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, which currently puts limits on states' ability to provide in-state tuition to illegal immigrant students. Which means, it allows states to charge in state tuition for illegals and allows the illegals to apply for federal student loans and grants. The trick is, LEGAL immigrants may not apply for these benefits and most military families cannot receive in state tuition due to frequent moves.

I have to blog on this because I don't feel that the major media is covering it, that unless the citizens speak out to our Senators it will pass. This is not a Republican/Democrat issue. It is about protection of our country. We need to enforce the immigration laws we have, not pass more amnesty provisions and give Illegals more benefits. We should celebrate our Legal immigrants and simplify their path into our country and to citizenship.

Most Senators' votes are officially not committed, so there is still time for our voices to be heard. The best website I found to get the word out to your Senators is www.numbersUSA.com They will send FREE blast faxes to your Senators' office. The main Senate switchboard is 202-224-3121. I've already called both mine, Hutchison and Cornyn.

I guess our Senators didn't listen a few months ago when we said No Amnesty for Illegals. We have to keep telling them!