On the way to school...

We have a dear friend that owns a company named Temp Power Systems. Their primary business is supplying temporary electrical power to construction sites and such.

This morning, Matthew asked me to stop by Temp Power to pick up something for him:

Matthew (called out to me as we were pulling out) : Don't forget to stop by Temp Power...

Seth : What's Temp Power, Mom?

Me : It's the place where Mr. Martin works...

Abby : Oh, I thought it was the tempting place. You know, where you get tempted by things...

Oh dear... where did that crazy girl think Matthew was sending me???

First Day of School

I LOVE First Day of School!

As a kid, I loved the new books, new clothes, new classroom, new teacher, and all the new and old friends!!! As a Mom, the first day of school is a little bittersweet. While I still love the new books, the fresh uniforms, the new teachers, the friends, the "hot lunches"... it also signifies another milestone, another grade, and essentially, another year closer to when the kids are grown and out of my care. I can't believe that Isaac is in 4th grade this year (headed to Sacramento this Spring), Seth is in 2nd grade (pretty much self sufficient in all aspects of school - including packing a healthy lunch!), and Abby is in 1st grade (in school until 3 like the boys)!!! Makes me a bit teary eyed watching them march off with full confidence -- happy and adjusted, ready to take on all that God has to offer them this year.

Peeking into Seth's class...

Isaac's class...

and Abby's class.

Abby's 2 Emily friends :)

Oh... don't get me wrong! I am so very excited for this stage of my life :) I am thankful that the kids are well taken care of for a large portion of the day! I am excited to be able to work on long overdue projects around the house and serve and minister in areas that God has laid on my heart without having to consider childcare needs or different pick-up schedule!!! I'm grateful for routine and order. I am excited to start our "new morning schedule", which includes eating breakfast together as a family and reading a Proverb! I am thrilled to see where God take each one of us as we work hard to "not waste time"!

Isaac, Seth and Abby, I pray that you will bring joy to your teachers' hearts, make life-long God-fearing friends, and be a bright light that shines for Jesus in each one of your classrooms! I pray that you will learn to love God and love others more deeply this year, even as you learn to work hard academically and socially! May you each seek to excel in the way that God has gifted you. May He challenge you as you grow in stature and in wisdom. I love you and look forward to working in your classrooms and getting to know your friends :)

See you in class :)