First day of school

Today was so, so, so much fun!! After breakfast we spent time with God, then did math (the boys didn't want to quit), went outside to play soccer for p.e. (the weather couldn't have been any more perfect); snack, language arts and science came next. We learned about the Ostrich - the world's largest bird - and then discovered the cassowary - the world's deadliest bird!

It was such a blast spending quality time with the kids today; I didn't realize how distracted I'd been until I was able to forget about all my other responsibilites and put my entire focus on the boys - doing projects with them, teaching them, learning and laughing along with them. At one point this morning tears came to my eyes as I was resting in the grass and Elijah gathered me in a one-sided huddle, with his face close to mine he began whispering his next soccer strategy and I realized, "wow, I would have missed this moment...". I have no doubt Paul and I made the right choice for our family. And even though it's only the first day, I have a feeling that even through the rough times, many more beautiful memories will be made to treasure for a life-time.

What a wonderful first day of kindergarten - good job Joel and Elijah!