First Day of School (Better Late than Never...)

Claire started Kindergarten this year! She is in the morning class and seems to love it so far. It has been nice on our relationship to have the few hour break each day. We have been getting along so well lately. Claire has been very attached to me and doesn't want to play with friends- just wants to hang out with mom. I guess I better enjoy it while it lasts.... I think she is the tallest in her class. There was one or two boys that might be her same height.

Logan started 2nd grade this year! Wow- they grow so fast. So far he is doing great and getting homework done and is actually not fighting me when it comes to reading. Hopefully he will catch up with his reading level this year. He loves his teachers- Mrs. Finch and Mrs. Nickerson. They team teach the class- one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

And, Nathan started 8th grade this year. Of course, I don't have first day pictures of him. Totally forgot! He probably wouldn't have let me take them anyway. He is doing well in school so far. He decided to stay playing percussion in band. Almost changed his schedule, but his band teacher talked him out of it. Said he was one of her hardest workers and hated to lose him. I think it was the added boost of confidence that he needed to continue with it.

I am glad for school to be back in session. Course I seem to be filling the car with gas more often....but I love having a few hours of quiet time during the day.

In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms

I finished reading this book and just wanted to make a short post about it. I loved it! It was so refreshing to read something that is so positive about being a stay-at-home mom and it made me feel so good about being one. So many of the things Dr. Laura talked about validated some of the feelings I often have with staying at home. (I'm just a maid, I don't contribute income, I'm around kids all day...etc.)

I know there are many viewpoints and opinions on working vs. staying at home and I say to do what's best for each situation. Myself- I am so grateful to stay at home with my children. Even though it is so difficult sometimes, I wouldn't give it up for anything. I have been busy the past few weeks with the catering company I work for. I worked 3 days last week and am working 4 days this week. I love getting out and being around "adults" but let me tell ya- it's been hard! I don't know how working moms do it. It is so difficult to take care of kids, house and work at same time.

Anyway, just wanted to share and recommend the book. If anyone wants to borrow it- just let me know. :-)