A new school year!!

Well, we have had two days of this new school year and so far, so good. Some of you know our story, however, some of you may not. Since I am no longer working fulltime, some of things that we once were able to do (attend a private school), we no longer can participate in. With that being said, the kids started public school yesterday. Although we gave up some geat things by leaving our former school (daily Bible lessons, weekly scripture memorization, and Friday morning chapels); we are also experience some NEW great things and I'm so excited about this school year.



Why am I so excited you might ask??? This school year will allow me to experience a first: Getting to pick my kids up in car line. My man warned me all weekend about the nightmare of the traffic that I would face come Monday afternoon. I wanted to argue and tell him "aw, it won't be that bad" but I didn't. Instead, yesterday, I sat so proudly in that LONG LONG lined and just smiled. Ear to Ear I might add. I was hot and a little sticky, but I was smiling.





As I turned into the school's drive, the principal was there with the walkie talkie, and I proudly announced I was there to pick up Tori & Hayden Smith. For any stay at home moms with school age children, this may be a dreaded chore each day. But, I am truly delighted to get to do this. My kids have always had to attend afterschool care (which is such a blessing for working parents) but this year is special. And I intend on enjoying every minute of it, because you never know when God will allow a curve ball to come and re-arrange your schedule. (and by the way, I'm okay with that)





Hayden asked on the way to school, "Mom, do I go to car line today?" and I replied, "Yes, son, you will everyday!" and then he made the statement that all kids probably fear, "mom, please don't forget to come!" I just laughed and assured him that I would never. (Lord, please help me to never forget to pick them up!!" )



Thanks for allowing me to share. I hope those that teach our children and those that have little ones have a blessed school year.



Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

We have a WINNER!!!!

The back to school give away winner is Tisha. Congratulations! I will get with you later today to find out how you want to personalize your frame!! Thank you for all your comments.


"I will give thanks to him in song." Psalm 28:9

My Favorite thing about School Starting back....

I've been reading your comments. My favorite thing about school starting back is buying school supplies. I love getting new colored pens and pencils. Fancy colored notebooks and trendy designed folders are to die for. I love the feeling of starting all over and getting another shot at being neat and organized.

Just as I was typing that, I thought that's kinda what being a Christian is like. Everyday, we can start over. If we fail in some area of our lives, God will give us a do-over. So maybe as you go buy school supplies or as you pass by those ailse at the local super store, think about how Jesus dying on the cross allows us to start fresh each day.
"God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him. When I cleaned up my act, he gave me a fresh start." 2 Samuel 22:21

Give Away Time!!!!

Summer's coming to a end. Can you believe school's about to start?? Leave a comment telling me what you like best about school starting back. What up for grabs this months? A picture frame! You pick colors and personalization. Contest ends midnight August 8th.

"As for me... I will sing praise to God." Psalm 75:9