Time flies...

So, truly...it's been a while! So long that L is now almost 13! C is almost 11, and our sweet E (AKA the life of any party) is 6! Wow! I just remembered this little blog today as we were relaxing at home after Christmas and had the very best time reading through the old posts from when my babies were actually babies. I had forgotten so many little things they said and did. Glad I wrote them down. Since blogging last, I've returned to teaching full-time in a second grade classroom. I've been at our awesome school for six years (well, I'm halfway through my sixth year back), and both girls are with me, although, only for the rest of this year, as C is heading to middle school next year (I CANNOT believe it!). L came with me at for his fifth grade year after our precious neighborhood school closed after the big kids' 2nd and 4th grade years. Now...E is there, too, in Kindergarten. Kindergarten at Elm Street is amazing! Due to that late August birthday, E's teacher mom wouldn't let her move to First grade after a year of church Kindergarten (at a church preschool near my school). It's been great for her to be the older one rather than the youngest one! We have our big 7th grader at a local Christian school for the second year. It's been a wonderful decision for him. He has battled through many a struggle in school (dyslexia and dysgraphia make learning tough), and is now a STRAIGHT A students! So proud of that young man! My husband of 15 1/2 years is still working hard in his business (being a small business owner is NOT for the faint-of-heart). We rely fully on Jesus to provide business and give Him control. Only way we can do it...as, on paper, I never know how it works each month, but it seems to every single time! Of course, that's not to say that each month isn't without sacrifices, but we know our ultimate goals really don't rely on a bank account. Our ultimate goal is to be the hands and feet of Jesus for our children and those around us. We want our lives to point to Him. We, of course, are FAR from perfect, but that is what we strive for each day. Ok, gotta jet for now. I need to get my things together for a busy day tomorrow...so thankful to be on Christmas Break for another week! :)