"Mainstreaming", fall colors, and a birthday

All of that? In one post? Yes, it's a post of many facets. K is now officially "mainstreamed" into the educational system. :) Mainstreamed. What an interesting word. Brings to mind all kinds of weird word pictures that I don't have time to type because I have to get ready to go get pictures taken. Basically what it means is that for the first time K is not attending a preschool for development delayed children. He is now in a preschool for your average child. Ha! Are they in for some surprises. :) Yesterday was his first day of preschool for the year. It is actually his third year of preschool and we very much wanted him in kindergarten this year. Due to many factors, that did not work out and we are actually super pleased with his placement now. God tends to work that way. K is not very forthcoming on giving us information about what goes on at school. It's like he finally knows some thing that mom and dad don't, so why in the world would he give that power up? We ask him about it and he gets a twinkle in his eye and says "It was good." That's it. I want ALL the details! At least he seemed happy after his first day. He is very adaptable and social, so I wasn't really worried. As most of you know I love fall! I have loved the cooler weather, crisp fresh fall scent in the air, and crunch of leaves that is already beginning to delight me. All of these things are great, but by far my favorite part of fall is the amazing colors! Love them. To go along with the season I am celebrating fall with fresh hair color. Oh, and guess who did it for me?? You get one guess and two hints: He's a janitor and he just saved himself $65. :) He did an awesome job by the way. It is actually my God given natural hair color - we matched it to the new growth underneath which has never been touched by man made chemical. :) Now I am wondering why I ever messed with a good thing before. I love my dark brown hair color! Every summer I get this weird compulsion to get blond highlights. They are okay, but I really need to trust the ultimate artist who gave me dark brunette hair. He really does know what he is doing. Lighter hair doesn't work for me as well with my really light skin and green eyes. So - loving the new/ real hair color! :) As I close I must wish a very happy birthday to a special lady! Who couldn't love the woman who raised the guy who is man enough to color his wife's hair?? Happy birthday mom! And thanks for being willing to come over SO early to watch the boys so that those silly doctors can take numerous pictures of my kidneys. What can I say - They must be cute little things! Maybe I can be a kidney model when I grow up...