Yes...our children started school already. Chandler is the only school in the country to start this early. It's been a week since they started and they are finally getting into the groove of things.
Alycia started Jr. High this year...I wanted to cry when I allowed her walk out the door. That's normal, right? How can my baby girl go off to JR. HIGH??? Yes, I know she's taller than my little 5 foot self, but she'll always be my little girl. I couldn't wait until she walked through the door to tell me how her first day went. She was glowing and was so enthused when she spoke to me. She had a fantastic day! ...big sigh of relief... She's in the gifted program and is not looking forward to all the work involved...Today was the first day she said she had an OK day...
When I asked why just OK..
She replied... "Ugg, I have so many projects due on Friday...I'm soo not looking forward to all that work"....
She'll be turning 12 this month and is anxious to start the Young Women's program. At our last Primary program, she just wanted to hide and was not enthused to be there. Her facial expression said it all...I was glad to see that she wasn't the only one making it clear that they didn't want to participate....big sigh....
Just before the first day of school, Brent and I were chatting about Jr. High and we couldn't come up with anything positive to say about it. I don't think it's just us that feels this way. We just ended up telling Alycia to just have a great time...
As for my little man Joseph...he's enjoying 4th grade. There's definitely more work expected from him, but he's dealing with it well...so far. His best friend is in his class, so that's fantastic for both myself and his best friend's mom. Joseph finished getting his Bear in Scouts. He's just not very driven when it comes to scouts. It can be a bit frustrating sometimes. Oh well...He'll be turning 10 this month and keeps telling me on a daily basis how many days are left until his birthday. Birthday countdown....
If I were a better Mom I would have posted pictures of my kid's first day...well...I guess I'm not. I completely forgot. Perhaps I'll post a second week of school picture. Is it too late? Hmm...we'll see...
Well, my wonderful husband has been released as Gospel Doctrine teacher. He absolutely loved that calling. When the Bishop called us in, I was nervous it was for me. Thankfully, it wasn't. Brent's been called as our ward Scoutmaster. Yes...Scoutmaster! When Bishop said Scoutmaster, I couldn't stop laughing. Seriously...it was so hard for me to keep a straight face. Brent kept a straight face. He's overwhelmed, since it's such a huge responsibility but he's excited. Good thing he likes camping, since he'll be doing a whole lot of it! Everyone knows I dislike camping, so my poor husband doesn't get to do a lot of it....not anymore!
Well....I better get back to sewing Scout patches for both Joseph and Brent...
Isn't there a sewing patch they could earn??? hahaha
