Transparent...

At times I am just baffled at how fast my children are growing. I am enjoying watching them become who they are meant to be. Seeing their personalities flourish and and the things they say can be quite hysterical at times. Now to be transparent... This year has been hard for Ellie at school. She has had a hard time bonding with other students and academically she is struggling big time. She is the youngest in her class by about a year. Her teacher recommended having her tested and well, no mother wants to hear that ever. I have cried, I have prayed and now I am confident in the fact that I am good with it. My goal as a mother is for her to love God, find joy in the small things, be kind and loving towards others and to have fun. In those areas she exceeds any expectation I could have ever had. I think she is six, is a creative just like me and her father, and is very innocent and simple and that makes me happy. Yes, we are still in the process of having her tested, but to be honest I think she is just fine and is perfect just the way she is. Who needs special sounds any way? Ha. True joy is where it's at...

KJ is starting school in the fall and I am a jumble of emotions. I know he will love it and I do like the idea of not having to drag him around on my never ending list of errands, but wow I haven't been childless in six years. Life is slowly changing.

On a much needed lighter note I took the above photos before this sweet couple arrived for their mini shoot. They are friends I have had for year and am just now reconnecting with. She has been a blessing in this process with Ellie with words of encourgment and love.