School Days Ahead!

I was kind of sad to see the summer come to an end, we really did have a fun time.  The last couple of weeks were slow and quiet and the kids were happy to have it that way.  But like all good things, they must come to an end at some point.  They are my friends and I love spending time with them, no matter what these are the people that give me a lot of purpose right now.  Sometimes I feel overwhelmed, well ok, a lot of the time I feel overwhelmed and I find myself searching for motivation to keep plucking along.  I know I'm not a perfect mom....not even sure what that means....but I love my role as a mommy.  With a new school year comes new challenges, new schedules, new goals, and sometimes those are the things I need to keep me on track.  

Emery is now in 7th grade at Pleasant Grove Junior High....holy cow.  How did that happen....eight teachers, a locker, indoor/2 story school, let's face it, it's happening.  But she is awesome and is tackling the challenge of finding her way like I knew she would.  I admire her endurance!

Kelci, believe it or not, is in 6th grade....despite what most folks around here think.  They are usually surprised when I tell them her grade.  Bless her heart, every time she stands on the stool in the bathroom, she  says, "I wish I could be taller."  But we love her just like she is.  She is my second mommy, always looking out for everyone.  I love that she loves to be a kid!  School is not her favorite thing and it's no secret, but she she does well and is looking forward to being the "Big Kid" at the elementary school.

Cambree will be in the 2nd grade this year.  She always reminds me that she would like to go back to preschool again because that was the best....school at home!  Her anxiety has decreased a lot this year and I'm grateful for that.  She loves to learn and is loving the piano right now.  Hopefully we can get another musical instrument introduced soon.  I don't think there has been a day that she has forgotten to give me a hug and a kiss before she leaves for school, I love that about her!

Brody is starting kindergarten and he is like a sponge right now.  Taking in everything, although in true Brody fashion he likes to add his two cents about how everything should work....will see how that works out for him.  He loves that he can ride a two-wheel bike now make baskets in the basketball hoop outside.  I was a little teary to see him head off to school....I will miss him during the day.