this has been a reflective summer. so many thoughts, so much growth, so much stuff….

where to begin. my little boy d5 just started kindergarten last week. wow, it affected me like i thought it would. right to my heart, how he’s growing up. watching your little boy walk alone into big kid school is a defining moment for me as a mom. what lies ahead will be fantastic, challenging and crazy (from what I hear). i’m happy for him, and not to sure how to prepare him for what’s ahead.

i received great advice today, seeds will be planted in my little ones head (good and bad). it’s how we cultivate them seeds will determine the affect they will take on his life. i’m going with that. advice, from a wise and great friend.

my little c1 is growing up fast. her bd is next month, wow… almost turning one year old. it doesn’t seem possible. she has quite the spirit that hopefully we can cultivate to the good. she can be a little rascal, but she is so happy and has the most beautiful smile. she has 5-6 teeth, about 3 just in the last week. she bites! we are working on that one.

oH has been an exercise/walking groove. walking everywhere, which is awesome. he walks to the library, grocery, day care, school, and best buy. getting quite adventurous. I have had the opportunity to walk some of the times. a 5-year old will only go so often and so far, so i feel limited many times. otherwise, oH has got a neat project in the works that is getting him stirred up creatively, so that is great for him!! and, he has been much more helpful with the kids and that has taken quite a bit of stress away.

me… i feel like I have gone into this inner self quietness. almost, like i am TRYING to process all that is going on around me within my family and trying to figure out my role, my groove, my life. haven’t gotten there. have made some plans, which in itself has helped tremendously. i haven’t been as in tune with prayer as I want to be, but that i am working towards. i do feel a sense of peace in this chaos around me.