Who knew…

…that the dentist office could feel like a mini vacation.  I knew I needed a little break from the kiddos when I remembered I had a dentist appointment this morning and I was excited about it.  When the dentist walked in he asked, "How are you today?"  I replied, "I am so relaxed, could I stay for the day?"

First Day

This was written on 9/3 when Korben started school.  I am just getting around to posting it now.

Korben,

You started preschool today.  I  didn't weep and cry but I could have and almost did.  You will be going 3 days a week from 9-1pm.  You see, you are my first and this is all new to me.  You and I, we need the break from one another and I think that it is ok to say that.  We are a lot alike and that makes our relationship tense at times.  When 1pm comes I am excited to hear about your day of play and adventures and you seem curious about mine… I think you are just checking with me to make sure you didn't miss out on anything important.  I am so excited for you and scared for you.  I'm scared to let you go into this world where there is so much that can negatively infect your spirit. But we can do this.  Both of us because we have a God that will never leave us or forsake us. 

Praying for you always.

I love you.

-Mama

Extra Curricular Activities

Kenzie and I were discussing what kind of activities she would be interested in participating in this fall.   I mentioned some choices.  "You could take a dance class, a cooking class, or maybe swimming lessons."  She mentioned that her top choices were cooking and sleeping.  I didn't realize that she found such enjoyment in sleeping that she labeled it as a fun activity.  Let me just mention that Kenzie never sleeps past 7am and most days is up by 6am.  So I discussed with Kenzie the importance of practice.  To master a skill one must practice over and over again.  It would be wise to make a decision to sleep until 8am or 9am and then you will have all the practice you need to become a pro-sleeper.

The only problem is…

Fast forward 10 years…

Me:   Kenzie, time to wake up for school.  

Kenzie:  Mom, not now,  I am practicing to become a pro.

If you give a girl a paintbrush….

she will find the paint and create a masterpiece.