Day 1 - Math and Mall or Wreck and Fall?

Well, it's finally begun. Day 1 of homeschool went well. Annie's math class started at 9:30 and she really seemed to enjoy her class, teacher and new friends or maybe it was the tootsie roll pop she received at the end. Getting to the math class did not go so well. To start off the torrential rains from Fay are here and have been here since late yesterday. The downpour was coupled with tornado warnings and an ominous sky as we started our journey this morning. About 2 minutes into our trip Annie said, "Mom, you can't see to drive." I said, "Yes, honey. Mommy can see even when it's raining hard outside." About 15 minutes into our trip I noticed a stop light was out.....too late. I rear ended what appeared to be a University of Alabama college student who actually happened to be very nice despite her bad choice in educational facilities. We exchanged info and were on our way. Annie then said, "See Mom. I told you that you couldn't see to drive."

I had somewhat of an attack on the remainder of our journey and thought an ambulance was needed at one point. It felt like a gallbladder attack (not possible since I don't own one) or a heart attack. It finally subsided once I got out of the vehicle.

With Annie safely in class, Ella and I did what any two girls would and headed to the mall. She played for a while on the indoor playground and had a ball. We returned to get Annie and then met Jennifer, Christopher, and Caitlyn for a lunch/playdate. In keeping with the theme of the day, I wasn't paying enough attention and busted my rear on her stairs. My heel slipped and I hit one stair then proceeded to hit the next four until finally stopping when my feet hit the floor.

We left their house and rushed home to get ready for dance class. What a day!!! Annie is ready for her day tomorrow. She knows her Bible verse and is ready for show and tell so we will post again soon to let you know how it goes.