It's all bittersweet...

Ethan and I are lonely today. Sophia started back at school bright and early and she won't be finished for another couple of hours. I know a lot of people love when their kids go back to school - and while I will enjoy the structure of our schedule, I hate that Sophia is gone all day.

We went to Parent Orientation Monday night and her teacher introduced herself. Then she said, "And I'll probably be spending more time with your kids this year than you will..." and I thought, "Oh.my.gosh." But she's right. I mean, really - Sophia's gone the better part of the day. It's the kind of realization that makes me (fleetingly) think of homeschooling.

The "problem" is Sophia loves it. I mean, she was made for school - just like Adam and I. I would still be in school if I could be (and if I could avoid math and science at all costs.)

Anyway, she met her teacher yesterday and then today, she was off for a full day of FIRST GRADE.

It really, truly doesn't seem possible that she is in first grade.

Doesn't she look happy?

She was so excited about her new rolling backpack! :)

Anyway... next week Ethan turns four (all these big changes... I can hardly stand it!) and we've got a few things planned, though it won't be at our house which needs to stay mess-less. I am getting weary of the house on the market thing (no surprise) and I sort of just wish that part of the process could be over so we could move on. Even packing to move won't be this stressful (I think that will be more exciting than anything.)

So, we're praying... a lot... that the right buyer walks through the door.

Other than that, there's not a whole lot going on! Happy Wednesday!

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[jenn]

Oh I hear ya on the homeschooling thing. I want to do it too because they're influenced more by them, but Alex is the same way. Just made for school.

Sending your prayers on the house situation!