Fall Routine...

Wow! Summer just flew by..maybe it's the fact that the kids really only have 9 weeks off. We're back at school, getting into the groove of what it's going to look like this year. The kids all have GREAT teachers, and everyone seems happy to go to school every day, so that's fabulous.

Elliot had his first day of preschool this week, which went well. The "potty training fast track" went on when the other two started school, but he's doing well with it! He's especially into mom's "potty dance" that she does when he's successful! Better than M&M's, apparently!

Cole is feeling and stepping up to the challenge of first grade. "Mom, first grade's hard. I don't know why...I'll tell you in the middle of the year. It's just a lot harder than Kindergarten." He opted out of a Fall sport, but is looking forward to basketball in the Winter.

Delaney is really enjoying school this year! Her classroom environment is a lot of fun! She's loving being back in her soccer mode, and is already starting games this week.

Hols is still tutoring 2 of her students from the summer and is hoping to pick up some more, preferably home school students that could be tutored while Elliot is at school. Until then, she's keeping busy with home projects as well as co-leading MomSpace, the young mom's ministry at church this year.

Tim is working incredibly long hours at his new job. He's definitely proven himself, just needing to pay dues for a little while. We're hoping that will slow down at some point. He's bombarded by the kids when he gets home at night, full of ideas of what they want to do with Daddy!

We got to go to a one day retreat with Flood, which was incredibly filling and therapeutic. The high dive was definitely a hit at the pool!

We're loving this stage of life, and are continually grateful for all that we have and the blessings of these kids. Our house is full and busy, and we love it!