August 30, 2015 and already this school year is off to many changes.
Samuel started High School last week at DHS. I cannot believe he is in 10th grade! How is this possible? I know everyone says this, but seriously. HOW? He takes the bus 1.5 hours each way, which is so much to ask of him. But he's doing it. This has been really tough on him especially as almost all of his friends went to boarding school this year. We've now been here long enough that sending your children away seems to norm, and we are the strange ones. I think it's especially hard when everyone you know goes, and you spend the entire year before leaving being prepped for leaving by your teachers. It has been a hard decision for Sam, especially because it really wasn't his. He would have much rather gone away. But again, after living here this long, kids are trained to think this is best. Of course, this has never been an option for our children so far. All in all though, we are making it work at DHS and I am hoping he can find the silver lining and start enjoying himself.
Simon started 7th grade today at the middle school. He has been there two years already. But seventh grade seems to be real junior high to me. A true "sevie". He is thrilled to be back in school! He has been dying to get back to learning and a schedule. He loves school. This is a good thing.
Ruby is in her last year at our elementary school, 4th grade. I don't love how they move kids up so fast here. But they do. And she is excited to be queen of the school! She painted her nails in a special pattern to match her toes as well. I straightened her hair so you could really see her new long bangs today. Even though its 111 degrees and soooo humid, she was still looking adorable at lunch. I, on the other hand have been to the school three times already today and am a melting mess. Too hot!
Solomon is in 2nd grade today and his response at lunch, when asked how things were? "Best day ever!" So, that's good. He is happy and loving life. He has the same teacher Ruby did in KG, so he was feeling confidant and ready for school today. Last year, first grade, he cried and cried on the first day. And so did I. This year, he didn't even blink. Gave me a kiss and a wave, and that was that.
And Gid. Little Gideon started Kindergarten today. He, of course, was just awesome. Didn't even skip a beat. After our meet and greet with his teacher last week, he walked out of her room and said, "That was an awesome cool room, mom." He is 5 going on 15. I guess that's what happens when you have so many older siblings. I thought I would be really sad to see him go, and in a way I am. It means a big change for me. But really I am happy for him to be getting to grow up and learn. He is so ready.
So school has been full of changes as well as other things around here. Peter has taken a job at the Big Camp, and starts there in a month. This of course will mean a move for us. We have to get a house assigned to us first, which we were told could be a very long time. But, it could also be very soon. When I really stop and think about moving there I feel panicked. It all seems like a good decision, until I think of my little kids having to be uprooted. But I really do think its for the best. Peter really needs a change, it will be very close to Sam's school and there will be much opportunity for the other kids as well. From church to sports and other activities. There are just a lot more people there.
With this move, and the uncertainty of the timing, I have opted not to do preschool this year either. This has been really hard for me. It took me a few years living here to find some meaning. And one of those places has been in running a preschool out of my house three mornings a week. It has been so fun and I have felt needed and fulfilled. Of course my most important job is a mom, but it's nice to have people (their moms) say thank you and feel appreciated. Last spring things got really really busy for me. I had preschool, taught early morning seminary, had a calling in primary, did girl scouts and cub scouts, and was a wife and mom to five. Then our house in the states flooded and I had to go home for that for a month, and spend the next several months figuring out all of that. At any rate, by the time summer came around I was so ready for a break. And after a long summer of being mostly alone with 5 kids and no school, I am ready to be back here. But now, I am finding that I have to re-figure out where I fit in and what to do. So far it looks like a lot of cooking, working out, cleaning, organizing, and seminary prep. Right now, as I type, is probably the most hours in one day I have been alone in my house in more than 15 years. Wow. (and I am talking, I had three hours this morning, and will get 2.5 more this afternoon)
I will be fine, but times they are changing for our little house. This will be a year of ups and downs, and lots of change. We are all gearing up for this by determining to be happy and love life. We are looking for sunny skies when days seem grey. We are focusing on the good. We are looking for good in others and in all situations. We are going forth with a purpose. We are choosing happiness.
Welcome 2015-2016 school year!
Samuel started High School last week at DHS. I cannot believe he is in 10th grade! How is this possible? I know everyone says this, but seriously. HOW? He takes the bus 1.5 hours each way, which is so much to ask of him. But he's doing it. This has been really tough on him especially as almost all of his friends went to boarding school this year. We've now been here long enough that sending your children away seems to norm, and we are the strange ones. I think it's especially hard when everyone you know goes, and you spend the entire year before leaving being prepped for leaving by your teachers. It has been a hard decision for Sam, especially because it really wasn't his. He would have much rather gone away. But again, after living here this long, kids are trained to think this is best. Of course, this has never been an option for our children so far. All in all though, we are making it work at DHS and I am hoping he can find the silver lining and start enjoying himself.
Simon started 7th grade today at the middle school. He has been there two years already. But seventh grade seems to be real junior high to me. A true "sevie". He is thrilled to be back in school! He has been dying to get back to learning and a schedule. He loves school. This is a good thing.
Ruby is in her last year at our elementary school, 4th grade. I don't love how they move kids up so fast here. But they do. And she is excited to be queen of the school! She painted her nails in a special pattern to match her toes as well. I straightened her hair so you could really see her new long bangs today. Even though its 111 degrees and soooo humid, she was still looking adorable at lunch. I, on the other hand have been to the school three times already today and am a melting mess. Too hot!
Solomon is in 2nd grade today and his response at lunch, when asked how things were? "Best day ever!" So, that's good. He is happy and loving life. He has the same teacher Ruby did in KG, so he was feeling confidant and ready for school today. Last year, first grade, he cried and cried on the first day. And so did I. This year, he didn't even blink. Gave me a kiss and a wave, and that was that.
And Gid. Little Gideon started Kindergarten today. He, of course, was just awesome. Didn't even skip a beat. After our meet and greet with his teacher last week, he walked out of her room and said, "That was an awesome cool room, mom." He is 5 going on 15. I guess that's what happens when you have so many older siblings. I thought I would be really sad to see him go, and in a way I am. It means a big change for me. But really I am happy for him to be getting to grow up and learn. He is so ready.
So school has been full of changes as well as other things around here. Peter has taken a job at the Big Camp, and starts there in a month. This of course will mean a move for us. We have to get a house assigned to us first, which we were told could be a very long time. But, it could also be very soon. When I really stop and think about moving there I feel panicked. It all seems like a good decision, until I think of my little kids having to be uprooted. But I really do think its for the best. Peter really needs a change, it will be very close to Sam's school and there will be much opportunity for the other kids as well. From church to sports and other activities. There are just a lot more people there.
With this move, and the uncertainty of the timing, I have opted not to do preschool this year either. This has been really hard for me. It took me a few years living here to find some meaning. And one of those places has been in running a preschool out of my house three mornings a week. It has been so fun and I have felt needed and fulfilled. Of course my most important job is a mom, but it's nice to have people (their moms) say thank you and feel appreciated. Last spring things got really really busy for me. I had preschool, taught early morning seminary, had a calling in primary, did girl scouts and cub scouts, and was a wife and mom to five. Then our house in the states flooded and I had to go home for that for a month, and spend the next several months figuring out all of that. At any rate, by the time summer came around I was so ready for a break. And after a long summer of being mostly alone with 5 kids and no school, I am ready to be back here. But now, I am finding that I have to re-figure out where I fit in and what to do. So far it looks like a lot of cooking, working out, cleaning, organizing, and seminary prep. Right now, as I type, is probably the most hours in one day I have been alone in my house in more than 15 years. Wow. (and I am talking, I had three hours this morning, and will get 2.5 more this afternoon)
I will be fine, but times they are changing for our little house. This will be a year of ups and downs, and lots of change. We are all gearing up for this by determining to be happy and love life. We are looking for sunny skies when days seem grey. We are focusing on the good. We are looking for good in others and in all situations. We are going forth with a purpose. We are choosing happiness.
Welcome 2015-2016 school year!
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Yay. Still love it when you post! Keep them coming. Keep us posted with your move!
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