The end of an era

Today I taught my last day of Joyschool. 5 kids...10 years (not consecutively THANKFULLY!) But wow...

Yesterday I registered Ethan for Kindergarten.
WOW. Tears (if only metaphorically--pretty sure the real ones will come soon enough)

I've had anxiety over this registration, wondering if I put Ethan in the right school. But as I walked in and saw Savanna's teacher from last year and the look on her face of recognition and joy...I knew I made the right choice. (Now just pray that the secretary sees that too and grants my teacher request.)

I will soon be a Mom of 'School aged' children...and that's all. No babies, no toddlers, no preschoolers.

Where will I fit in?

Will I still get invited to go to the park?

Can you ask your friends to play dates when you don't have anyone to play with?

I may go through a little identity crisis.

I'm not sad about it, quite the opposite, I feel ready to enter this part of my life.

But wow... it actually is happening.

I didn't believe that was possible some 13 years ago when I was constantly nursing a baby while reciting Dr. Seuss with my eyes closed (1. because I was too tired to keep them open and 2. because I had them all memorized.)

WEIRD.

Conversations with Ethan

ETHAN: "Mom why are lips wet?"
ME: Hmmm (thinking) my lips go dry and start to stick together... "Well, maybe because if they get dry they stick together and we wouldn't be able to talk."
ETHAN: Hmmm
"I think I know why."
ME: "Why?"
ETHAN: "So we can kiss better."
ME: "Yes, you are absolutely right."

Very Random Thoughts Of The Day

I thought having a peanut butter sandwich bar for dinner sounded like a good idea...I guess I was wrong.

Having a non-functional dishwasher is better than having a semi-functional dishwasher.

I really truly believe my stake presidency listens to the spirit...and the spirit was talking to them for me.

Snow...I'm so over it.

TimTams...I have friends in Australia and now I've bonded with them over TimTams.

I have a new side kick, I'll introduce him soon.

I feel philosophical 'rant' coming on about kids and newspapers...please remind me if I don't get to it soon.

I love my kids....ALL of them....A LOT.

(and Mike) (A LOT)

Little Happy Dance

We got the A-Ok from the state board of education today. Approved for high school.

Give a little YEAH!

Citizen Savanna

Savanna was recently enrolled in a 'craft' club. She gets fun crafts to do on her own about once every 5 weeks. Last time was a sand art craft. She spent a LOT of time and energy carefully removing paper pieces to reveal the sticky paper underneath and then pouring the sand on. There were 5 pictures and she did 4. Then she ran out of sand. When she told me I said I didn't know where to buy more sand. This didn't bother her in the least. She promptly wrote out a very professional letter explaining to the 'craft' company that she ran out of sand and needed more in the following (...) colors. She used proper salutations, and excellent letter form. I really wish I had copied the letter but I didn't. Well, long story short. Yesterday,she came running to me yelling...THEY GOT MY LETTER! In the package was more and and a very nice letter thanking her for her letter and being a great customer. :)

I love learning moments like this, and I'm very proud of my conscientious problem solver. She'll have no trouble writing her legislator when the time comes. :)

NOW, I've seen it all...

I THOUGHT I'd seen it all when I saw commodes for sale on someone's lawn...and then when someone bought 'em, but I was wrong. Today, I saw

a coffin...for sale...on someone's front lawn...

SPEECHLESS.

No word on whether it's new or used.

13 Lucky Things about Tim

13. He's adventurous.
12. He's thoughtful.
11. He's thankful.
10. He's patient.
9. He's a facebooker.
8. He's witty.
7. He's a thinker.
6. He's happy.
5. He's playful.
4. He's mindful.
3. He's a good brother.
2. He's a good son.
1. He's 13!

Happy Birthday Tim!