...i am thankful...

KINDERGARTEN!

The first week went off without a hitch....

Well...

Actually...

 ...there were several hitches.

We accidentally planned our week summer vacation the week school started.

In a cabin 1 1/2 hours away.

And so he and I woke up every morning at 6am and headed to town.

But we made it there every day,

we had good talks in the car,

and made memories.

And I am thankful.

The school Maddox attended last year for pre-K had to close.

Too expensive and economy sucks.

But his closest friends ended up at his new school too,

and we are getting to know these families even better,

and they share our values, love of life, and are super fun.

We get to do school together as a community.

And I am thankful.

Maddox had a rough 2nd day of school.

He broke the rule and ran when he wasn't supposed to.

He fell, and bloodied up his knees and elbows.

He didn't want to get in trouble, so spent the rest of the day hiding his owees

and keeping in his emotions.

He cried and cried when I picked him up.

But he got to work through how to handle the situation.

We got to talk about rules, and learning, and grace.

About asking for help and how we all mess up.

We got to pray against shame

and talk with his teacher.

And I am thankful.

God loves my kids.

Even way more than even I do.

He is with them

even when I am not.

He is in control

and knows whats best

and keeps them safe.

And I am thankful!