Back to School 2018-2019

Summer fun has come to an end and now the school year has officially begun!

As we finished out the last week of summer break, I told the kids that we would have a very low key week. We went bowling, watched movies, played card games, (they) slept in, watched lots of TV and played on their Chromebooks. It was heavenly for all of us!

During the week, the twins also had some pre-school activities. Band & Volleyball Camps.

As today approached, my anxiety level started to rise quite a bit. I am not a fan of the "Unpack Your Backpack" nights - let's see how many people we can cram into the school hallways, meet as many teachers as possible and go through the kids' schedules with them...all in 30 minutes.  30 minutes, you say?  That doesn't seem right that a school would only allow 30 minutes - you are right, they are actually all open for 90 minutes.  However, some of us have multiple schools to attend!  It is a very taxing, overwhelming night!  I am always glad when that night is over!

We placed the twins in separate classes last year. It worked out really nice and they enjoyed their freedom - while still seeing each other throughout the day. This year, they will have two classes together AND their lockers are right next to each other. You can see how they feel about that...

We survived the First Day of School Eve. Everyone got to bed at a "decent" time (yeah, let's face it...it's gonna be hard to get back to the earlier bed time routine). Today, Matt & I were the last ones up!  Here's crossing our fingers that every day is that way, haha!

Here is the obligatory "First Day of School" Picture. Kaitee - 11th/Junior, Alex - 9th/Freshman, Will & Maddie - 7th

While I sit at home with my windows open (thank you Lord for the cooler temps today!) and silence throughout the house, I contemplate my never ending "to do/project list". As I look at the above picture, I quickly add (1) repaint mailbox and (2) touch up railing! I think I'll find enough things to keep me busy for the next few weeks.

Kaitee, Alex, Will & Maddie - I pray every day for you as you leave this house and go in to school (out in to the world). I pray for your safety, I pray over your decisions/choices, I pray for those around you - friends or foes, I pray for your learning as well as your teachers. Most of all, I pray that you will make an eternal impact on someone else's life. Be His Light Today. Be Kind and Be His Love.  I love you all, very much!