cookies!!

more walking

WALKING!!!

okay, so I was very dissapointed today that Winslow and I drove an hour to the movie theatre only to find the movie we wanted to see was sold out. We went to dinner instead, but I was still really bummed. When we returned we stopped to pick up our kids at our friend Siobhan's house. I stayed there with the kids so they could have a little more play time. Well David started really walking!!! Not just one step or two, but lots!!!! Check it out!!!

School Daze!

So everyone woke up super early this morning. Got dressed, hair, made beds, brushed teeth, and of course I was the last one ready because I wanted to make sure everyone was ready to go. My kids wanted me to get done so we could say prayers and they could go stand at the bus stop. Abby had a really good day! Hurray! Her new teacher is said to be super strict, but so far Abby loves her. The room is decorated with jungle animals and is very inviting. Abby's teacher last year was strict, and we loved her! So I am hoping it has set her up for success this year. Jacob's teacher is loved by everyone and has been around forever. It seems all his teachers are like that. I am hanging on for dear life. Soccer practice started today and I am coaching!!!! What was I thinking. I've been reading up, but apparently I missed some stuff, cause I had a semi break down about 20 minutes before practice when I realized I didn't know how many kids are supposed to be on the field at a time during the game. Practice was fine! Thankfully I was given some awesome coaching games from the AYSO president. I would have been a little lost without them. I don't know how "good" we'll be, but I hope we have FUN.

Beauty

My Abigail is so pretty to me. She is so loving. She is headstrong. Dramatic. And soooo reminds me of her Mother! I love her hugs, and her hunger for learning. She loves to be a second mommy. I am so grateful for her. Her name is special to me. It means "Father's Joy." And trully she is a joy to her father and mother!

Toddlers

So I will post pictures of the Toddler Room as soon as I can. I am now working from 7:30am to 4:30pm. This means I can get big kids off to school before I go to work, and they only spend 1 hour at the childcare center before we go home. And...in December David will be in MY CLASS!!! I am so excited. I have had fun planning curriculum for the 18mo to 36mo kids. They are sooo cute. We decorated our room this last week and I have to say (we aren't totally finished) we did a great job. Last week was really stressful at work with lots of drama. I did a lot of praying and then listening to my new CD Every Breath. (Music plays such an important role in my life.) And then I went to see my boss. I am sooo grateful for our wonderful director. She trully has the best intrest of the kids in mind and I am so grateful to have her as a boss and a friend. The situation and stress were addressed and the next day I felt a huge burden lifted.

On another note!!! My Brother in Law and his fabulous wife have been Matched for ADOPTION!!! However, the funds to adopt are incredibly pricey. They are looking for a way to make this miracle come true. Anyone have any good helps!