Life as we know it...

So...these pics are out of order...but here's the story -

Zoe started Mother's Day Out...She was not a happy camper! However, the teacher called me at 10 am and said that they had been talking about shapes and Zoe was walking around saying, "white octagon". She had a great time and made several new friends.

Lucy Grace has started wearing Big Girl panties and is very proud! She hasn't made it all day yet...but is doing really well thus far.

The day ended with Zoe in her bed and Lucy Grace in the bath. I went into the kitchen and noticed that it was very quiet. Well, Zoe decided that she wanted a bath, too.

Homeshooling is starting to get back on track. As you know, it takes a good month to establish a routine...and we are about to begin week 3. Greg started Latin & Philosophy with Abby last night and she LOVED it! She thinks that Philosophy is fun and she kept saying, "Ask me another question." This Philosophy course is designed for K-3rd graders. I'll find the link for it and post it soon.

Ellie is writing her numbers 1-10. Her handwriting is really good for her age. She is practicing her letters diligently and seems to really like school. She loves Math and numbers. She and Abby are going to start memorizing a poem together this week...that should be interesting.

Abby turns 8 tomorrow. WOW! One more set of "that" and she'll be driving. I cannot believe how fast it has come. I was telling my mom tonight that I distinctly remember my 8th birthday. She & my Uncle David took me & my brother, Kyle, to Six Flags. The coolest part though, was that Chuck Berry was performing. That is a great memory. They didn't tell me that we were going to Six Flags until we were turning into the parking lot. I remember my mom turning around and smiling at me from the passenger's seat.

One day my daughter will look back on her 8th birthday...I hope she feels what I feel. I hope that she knows that she is not a burden but a joy. I hope that she remembers the strawberry cake with an "8" made from mini-marshmallows...and smiles. I hope that she thinks about High School Musical and shakes her head. I hope that she remembers skating, her friends, American Girls &...Mom.