First Day of School!

A loved all his classes especially photography where they played pictionary on the first day
Boo had a great time helping her teacher learn the phonograms
G was so happy to have his friend in his class

Little B was TOO EXCITED about going to Kindergarten, until he actually got there - then he was suddenly quiet, but didn't cling to me and found his seat and didn't even notice me leaving (sniff sniff) - Here he is with his best buddy - S and E had a fabulous time awaiting the siblings arrival home

It was especially wonderful to listen to the Father's blessings that DH gave to each of the children the night before school.

I can't say that having only two at home now has given me freedoms I only dreamed of since I have the most difficult two at home. S can't be in the same room with E, without causing her to cry for one reason or another. I can't get anything done because I'm ever vigilant in keeping the baby safe.

This moment...

one year old in her high chair eating cheerios

3 year old laying on the couch with a clothes hanger hanging from his big toe

5 year old at the table with a screw driver dismantling the Xbox (in his underwear)

9 year old watching the 15 year old play ninja wars on the computer

10 year old reading "Charlie Brown" on the trampoline in the back yard

Laundry piling up in the hallway

dishes piling up on the counter

myself trying to figure out how to be an effective parent