Happy Fall!

So since it takes me forever to post pictures, I thought I would add that pictures later and at least write a few things.

My last day of work was Saturday, August 21. It was lovely. I even missed it a tiny bit the following week. But there wasn't much time to miss it because of school.

Lydia starts preschool on Tuesday. I put her in our elementary's school, which is four days a week. I will use the time to help in the kids' classrooms and maybe be a good housewife. Maybe. Lydia is also going to Irish dance and ballet. Busy girl. She is my motivation at home in the mornings "mommy, let's do the dishes," "mommy, let's run 10 miles today!" "mommy we haven't done our yoga yet!" She and I are also reading James and the Giant Peach. She is so patient, eight chapters isn't enough for her!

Garrett started first grade and has a "very serious teacher." She has told me this herself and Garrett reiterated it after his first day. I think it will be a good experience. You've got to be strict to keep TWENTY-NINE first graders in line. I can't believe his class size. Poor teacher. Garrett is also playing soccer and learning a lot. He reads well and has quite the explosive personality. Garrett's current musical triumph is "Books in the Book of Mormon" on the piano.

Weston has a great fifth grade class. He is loving soccer. Honor Guard (a military prep club at our school) and choir start next week. He just earned his readyman pin for his WeBeLoS. Weston is our lawn mower and our bathroom cleaner and does a great job at both. He has an amazing memory and can recount most scripture stories for you in great detail. He is also learning three or more new songs every day in piano!

Caden started 7th grade and junior high this year. He is really in his element. He has a little more freedom to move ahead and more options as far as what he is learning. He choose band and the teacher is allowing him to count piano practice which is such a blessing because I don't have to nag him.

Aaron is working on his master's degree which is not super fun, but I get to pitch in a bit and I love editing so yay me! He is also teaching AP classes for the first time. His high school (Granger) had their inaugural game on their brand new beautiful football field last night. Caden is really torn over whether to attend the local high school (Cyprus) or where his dad teaches. Especially after Granger beat Cyprus 52 to 14.

I've been hugging my kids extra hard lately. They are just growing way too fast. When I push down on their heads, it does nothing to slow them down. Caden's feet are size 13, Weston's are bigger than mine, and Garrett is like a little puppy who thinks he is one of the big dogs. Lydia has her daddy wrapped around her finger and keeps the rest of us in line.

I am really looking forward to going to bed before 3:30 am tonight. That was my saturday night bed time for the last 16 months. Getting to church on time is so much easier now.