Oh sometimes I just wait too too long to post and then so much has happened I feel like I'm not even worthy to blog. But I'm keeping the blog train alive since Joel's brother pointed out that I'm one of the last holdouts of the blogging thing. So here I am. Read away, friends! I'm blogging midday which is unusual since I usually save it for when the girls are in bed for the night. But here I sit listening to some hyms on Pandora, in Joel's new man-chair, while the girls watch a little tv show in my room. And as I have been sitting here I'm feeling awfully blessed. I could name it all but in reality I'm blessed just to be here, with my kids, knowing who I am.
Sarah had her last day of summer school today. I'm really glad we signed her up for it. She LOVED it. They did so many fun things and experienced so much in the three short weeks. I feel like she learned so much and it has really prepared her little emotional self for kindergarten. I was feeling a little apprehensive that we weren't able to get her into a preschool (do you KNOW how much those things cost?!) before school started but this was just perfect. She even has a new little friend who comes from a good family and is a sweet girl. I feel blessed that she will be comfortable starting school in a month and a half. Oh, I'm so excited!
Allison did not care for being away from her big sister for a few hours in the morning. So I almost think this was a blessing for both girls to get a taste of how it's all going to be. Allison and I mostly ran errands during our time together. I ran them in the morning because it's WAY easier to cart one kid in and out of the car than it is two! So Allison may have been slightly cheated but when kindergarten starts we'll be able to settle into routine. Allison did get used to going to her classes at the Y by herself which I was glad for because I'm trying to get out to the gym 3 or 4 times a week consistently now, and morning is good for all of us!
Joel has been working like crazy these days. It's taking a toll on him. I can see it. I can feel it. We can all feel it. It was worse a few months ago, it's better now. But I am praying to know ways that I can be the best wife I can to make life easier outside of work. I think it's just a stressful time for everyone at his work so we're just hunkering down and weathering the storm. We are so thankful for his job and all the amazing things it allows us to enjoy. It's been a huge blessing for us so that I can stay home with the girls. It's hard to keep that in perspective sometimes. Joel's got another vacation coming up in two weeks and I know he'll really enjoy it. We have no plans except a FAMILY REUNION with all his brothers and sisters. We are really looking forward to it.
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