...its wacky all right...

As I run into my son's school office
because I forgot
that its Wednesday
and Wednesday's are early release
and I see his grinning face as he laughs:
"Wacky Wednesday, Mama!"

Now, this is the 2nd Wednesday of the school year.
I give myself lots of grace.
And so did they!

But the office lady says:  "Gotta remember - Wacky Wednesdays!"

And yes, it is WACKY all right!

(and yes, I had to google "all right" versus "alright" because I never remember. 
A good reference site is here!  And spell checker also had to tell me that
Wacky does not have an h!)

Today has just been off.
Ever have those days?
Not feeling great.
Monthly loveliness in full swing.
Slept in instead of going to workout class.
Got up late and had to rush the boys out the door.
Got caught up in photo project and didn't get things done this morning.
And then, on way to pick up oldest son, remember, DOH - its Wacky Wednesday.

So I've decided, just now while typing this, that I'll stop
and spend 10 minutes thinking of what I'm thankful for.

Here's a little activity I ran across I like to do:
Write down 10 things you are thankful for.
Now read through them, being thankful.
Then write down 10 more things you're thankful for.
And take 5 minutes just being quiet and reflecting.
And finally, write down 10 more things your thankful for.

I like it because the first 10 are off the top of my head,
but I find by the last set of 10 that I'm really being thoughtful, and really feeling thankful.
Just a good time to take a *pause* and put things in perspective.

So off I go to do that.
But in the meantime I'll just close by saying... I still wish I was right here:

...vaca from my vaca...

What?
Have a vaca (texas) and then get home to another vacation?

Yes, yes indeed!!

My hubby got the week off.
We are staying at a cabin at a BEAUTIFUL lake.
But my oldests school also starts this week...
so I am taking him back and forth each day.
Ya, an hour each way.

Have I mentioned we are not great planners??

:)

We are scrambling, unorganized, crazy
but we are also
relaxing, laughing, and making memories

so its a WIN in my book!!!!

pics to come!!

...the kid is growing up before my eyes...

O gosh.
It hit me.
My oldest little guy is going to Kindergarten.
(or is it Kindergarden?  I think its with a t?  I should figure that out.)
Let's call it Kinder!!

Entering "school."
Entering the next 13 years that will be such a big part of his childhood.
Starting the growing/independent/becoming the person he will be phase.

WOW.

Its funny with a first kiddo too.
I see how once you have a kid in school, the next ones are old hat.
You know the school, you know the process.
You know whats important, what to expect, what to prepare for.

With this first one, its all new baby.

He is going to a public school...
We kinda wrestled with that.

He did a private Montessori school last year for pre-K
and we L+O+V+E+D it.
The philosophy of learning, the environment, shared values with everyone.
Was goooood.
But it closed due to funding. 
What a bummer!

So we prayed and explored going to another private options.
But our funds are limited, and private schools are spendy.
And that combined with the fact this little school is the smallest school in district,
and located outside of town in country setting on beautiful rolling green hills
and we got lots of feedback from other family members and friends who have had kids there
and some of his classmates from last year are going to last here too
and after lots of prayer, this all combined to give us a peace about this school.

So....
Already thinking about FALL.
Already getting ready for school and schedule and organization (the hope of organization!)

Wowza.

Can I call a TIME OUT and sit in August a few more months please???????????

...High Five for Friday...

WHAT A WEEK!

High 5s were mixed with Low 5s this week...

But that's why I love this Friday High 5s!!

Choosing to focus on the positive!!

1.  Schooooooool's out for the summer!!!!!!

My 5 year old's last day of school...

He had a super time, made super friends, and will never forget it.

And I am happy to have him all to myself all summer...

2.  Worries.

No, I am actually not thankful for worries.

But I am able to appreciate that this super tough season

we are in has helped mold me/grow me/shape me. 

And its made me thankful for quietness, rest, and Matthew 6.

Its less about wanting NO WORRIES in life

and more about learning to keep my eyes on whats important.

3.  The Tub.

Anyone else a bath-taker???

A bath tends to help me keep focused and relaxed...

and its funny how often God and I have really good talks here. 

(Maybe because its the only place I am sometimes alone!!) 

4.  The Smell of Coffee.

When all else fails, nothing calms me down more

than a whiff of this liquid heaven!! 

Thank God for Coffee!!! 

5.  My sweet cats!

This is Boss, hanging with the boys as they enjoy the tub!!

We also have sweet Miss Munch

(who I do not enjoy nor love as much as Boss, but please don't tell her.)

My cats have taken a far back seat since the boys came along,

but they are still near and dear and I am thankful for them...

though when they take sweet trip to heaven I will be ready to be cat-free.

(Again, don't tell.  Its not because I don't love them.

I know if you have 3 boys 5 and under in your house, you can relate!!)

 

Well, High 5s are always a good time!!

Go out and make some memories for next weeks list!!

(Thanks again to Lauren @  From My Grey Desk for letting me link up!!)