September 27 - I think I used to be smarter

Every day, when I'm running around, making lists, taking care of things, I have a random thought that seems bloggable. I think, "This topic is kinda deep, kinda funny, I'm sure it deserves exploration." Then I get back to feeding the masses, or scheduling something, or picking up after someone, and the thought is GONE. Whoosh. Right out of my head.

Apparently, nothing worth sharing happens here any more. Lame.

I miss being witty and insightful and having small blocks of time to organize my thoughts. Oh well. Maybe next month.

September 12 - So Pretty

A labor of love. A work of art. A heritage of yumminess.

September 7 - Back to School!

Another year, more milestones...

Seth is charging off to 6th grade, hitting the middle school big leagues. He had his locker combo memorized after 1 try, and oozes "I-couldn't-care-less" attitude. Here he is waiting for the bus (which never came, grr) before even a hint of dawn.

Skyler is ready to dominate 3rd grade. He's in a looping classroom with the same teacher & kids from last year, in a school for 2nd & 3rd graders only. He's all smiles and no fear.

Naomi was sick with worry about mean kids, but was encouraged to learn all mean kids have moved to Texas, or some similar far-away place. She is loving 1st grade and her nice new teacher already.

Now I just have about 20 more permission slips and procedure notices and homework policies to sign. And possibly 2 more trips to the bus garage to get the route and times straigtened out (No morning pickup for any kids, 1.5 hrs for Skyler & Naomi to get home yesterday. Sigh.) I always forget how much work back-to-school actually is for Mama.

But check out the beautiful sendoff God gave us to start the new school year!