[jewel1969]

My DH and I are leaving on June 17th for trip one and I was told that if we change her name we need to have it decided by our first trip. Anyone changed the name of an older child? If so was it difficult to get them to respond or did they feel angry that you change their first name? We would keep her original name as her middle name so if she ever did want to use it when she was older she could. My second question is about starting school. We live in Westren New York and the kids start school after Labor day. All going right we are hoping to be home with her by mid August, but you know how that can go. Anyway I was wondering if I should start her in kindergarden right away or wait a few months for her to settle in and get use to our family and a routine. Any information will be greatly appriciated. Thanks, Julie