I really do love having a blog and going back and reading past entries. However, I have been so bad at updating I am starting to consider getting rid of it. I feel guilty paying for something that I don't use often enough. I have the best of intentions but it seems we just get busier and busier and there's less time to do stuff like this. Just thinking about it....
We have had a wonderful, busy summer! Now that my kids are older, we play a lot more and have got to do some fun things. I made a little list before summer started of all the things I wanted to accomplish this summer with the kids and it looks like we did about half. That's pretty good considering I always seem to make these unrealistic lists! I have 2 out of 3 kids swimming on their own now without floaties. Abby still makes me a little nervous but she's pretty much got it. We're so blessed to have good friends that have a pool so they could practice a lot. Also, 2 out of 3 are riding their bikes without training wheels so I am super happy about that. We've been taking them out to a school in west valley to do lots of riding and they're doing awesome. It's amazing how much easier things like bike riding are when your kids get older. Much more enjoyable!
I am still waiting on some of my curriculum so I think we'll start school next week with just a few subjects and then after labor day have them doing all the subjects. The closer it gets, the more scared I get. There's so much build up that I just need to start and get going and then I'm sure I'll be fine. I have a lot of fun things planned to do with them and we just need to get out of summer mode and start a new routine. Dawson has already started soccer and the girls start dance next month. Dawson and Abby will be doing piano as well and I'm even considering gymnastics for Abby. We're going to have to see what kind of time we have. I want to keep them active since they won't be going to school but also not over do it.
The other big change in our life is that we're leaving our church as of the end of this month. I am sad and happy at the same time. It's hard to think about starting over but I know that it's where the Lord is leading our family. It's crazy how many changes we've gone through this year! But, I am so thankful that God has protected us, taken care of us and gave me peace that I really needed. Many new adventures to come!
