1st Day of School

Today Josiah, Gaber and even Tara started school. Josiah is in 5th, Gaber is in 2nd and will be in 3rd in a month or so and Tara is doing pre-k. It went very well for a first day. I gave in and let the boys sleep in. I told them that they would have to get up at 8:30, which they think is so early, but since we were out late last night with some friends I let them sleep in one more time. Even Tara slept in for me. I got up at 8 and had an hour to myself to do my devos, eat breakfast and watch a little tv. Today was Tara's first real time to sit down at the desk and do school. She did numbers, shapes and letters. We've been working on this in the past but I let her know that now she is actually doing school and she was SO EXCITED! She did a great job too, I hope she stays this motivated for the next 13 to 17 years! The boys weren't as excited. They did handwriting this morning then this afternoon they did their regular classes. Gaber got threw 2 paces and asked if he could do the 3rd tomorrow. Uh, NO! Reality shock kid, WE HAVE STARTED! :) Today I went to my first parents meeting in the homeschool group I joined. I'm very excited about all the programs they have going on this year that the boys can participate in. There will be fall, Christmas, and valentine parties. Skating and bowling parties. There is a boy's club, science fairs, spelling bees, geography bees, everything that public schools offer. And actually our spelling bee kids compete against the public school kids for a chance to go to state. Pretty awesome. I'm hoping to meet some great ladies and make some new friends threw this and I hope the boys will make some friends as well. Tomorrow the boys are joining football. Jeff is very excited about this, much more than when they played soccer. So, it looks like we will have a busy year with school, the homeschool group and football, plus church. :) Looking forward to a great year! Pray for me though, I have a lot on my plate! What have I gotten myself into!? (j/k)