Reflections

Shelby had her first volleyball game this past week. They did not win, but Shelby played great! The first game is always filled with nerves and anxiety. It is so hard for me to watch my children participate in sports. I am filled with nerves and anxiety! Dylan joined the cross country team and I think those meets will be a little more relaxed for me :). School officially starts on Tuesday and I am enjoying my last few days of calm before the storm. Freshly sharpened pencils and new reams of paper are waiting to be used. New shoes are ready for breaking in and there are new clothes to wear. Excitement is running at a high around here for the year to begin. George is a senior and that is so hard for me to accept. Shelby is a Sophomore and I still can't figure out why that seems SO much older than a Freshman. Dylan is the big man on campus in 8th grade, he has feet larger than mine and a growth track that shows no signs of slowing. Tommy is in third grade and excited to do math. Eliza is in the afternoon session of Kindergarten. It will be interesting to see how she handles waiting all morning before it is time for school. Every one of my children will be off at school this year and I am looking forward to some quiet time during the day. I begin school again September 10th and I know those quiet times will be used wisely......for the most part. Reflecting on all the blessings we have overwhelms me with love and appreciation. I know my family is taken care of and watched over daily and that is such an enormous comfort to me.