I may work on this post for a few days (hence, the name) but at this time of the year with kids - there is a lot to process. New schools, new friends, new teachers, new experiences, new babies, new coaches, new EVERYTHING!
I prayed this Summer for a special teacher & my 3rd child will find out tomorrow that he got that special teacher! I prayed for confidence as we start MIDDLE SCHOOL & she is ready to go in a few days.
As I registered everyone for school I did not volunteer for quite as many things as I hope to also keep learning how to balance all the plates.
We are waiting on my sister to have another baby & that brings a lot to any momma's heart as you see other people enter that stage - it makes you think about the stages you are in even more. The stages in their lives happen so FAST! How do I have one going to 6th grade in a few days??? How is she old enough for a locker & changing classes? Earrings & lip gloss? Really? What happen to smocked dresses & lace socks & keds?
The middle boys only want to wear athletic shorts & shirts - WFM5 said no more monogramming his Sunday shirts? (Well, we will see about that buddy). The 4th graders in the back seat of my an the other day mentioned GIRLS! I very nicely explained to them (in my sweetest, strictest Southern Mommy voice) that girls were off limits & then when they could date I had first & final approval. I then went on to change the subject back to sports - not cool boys!
Well, God gave me a bonus baby a few years ago so we will go & buy some smocked outfits & monogram a few things & buy him some new Keds & teach him that girls have cooties & maybe raise him more Southern than the first 3 =) . . .
I prayed this Summer for a special teacher & my 3rd child will find out tomorrow that he got that special teacher! I prayed for confidence as we start MIDDLE SCHOOL & she is ready to go in a few days.
As I registered everyone for school I did not volunteer for quite as many things as I hope to also keep learning how to balance all the plates.
We are waiting on my sister to have another baby & that brings a lot to any momma's heart as you see other people enter that stage - it makes you think about the stages you are in even more. The stages in their lives happen so FAST! How do I have one going to 6th grade in a few days??? How is she old enough for a locker & changing classes? Earrings & lip gloss? Really? What happen to smocked dresses & lace socks & keds?
The middle boys only want to wear athletic shorts & shirts - WFM5 said no more monogramming his Sunday shirts? (Well, we will see about that buddy). The 4th graders in the back seat of my an the other day mentioned GIRLS! I very nicely explained to them (in my sweetest, strictest Southern Mommy voice) that girls were off limits & then when they could date I had first & final approval. I then went on to change the subject back to sports - not cool boys!
Well, God gave me a bonus baby a few years ago so we will go & buy some smocked outfits & monogram a few things & buy him some new Keds & teach him that girls have cooties & maybe raise him more Southern than the first 3 =) . . .
Well, it took a few weeks to finish this, but they have started school!
They have been blessed to have Christian teachers who love God & pray. They have been given friends, new & old.
Littlest Baby started pre-school 3 weeks after the other 3 & he loves being on the 2nd floor.
We have a new cousin that we are in love with - just like all our other cousins.
Oh, we forgot to mention the other new member of our family . . .
Sniper, our turtle, is the best pet.
He just hangs around & does tricks when asked - perfect.
This is a lot for this momma to take in over a short amount of time, but I just pray a little extra & get ready for soccer & football & twirling to start.
Prayers for a great year ~ Mommy
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