Changes

Since my last post, Aedon my oldest, has turned 6 and is now in the first grade. I have had a birthday as well (28th) and Liam has started pre-school. Wow! What a difference a few weeks can make! Liam is going to a private Preschool, he is going 3 days a week, for half days, Luke my nephew is going too! To say it's refreshing to have a few hours to just Allie and I a week, is an understatement. Although I have this tendency to try and get everything done in this extra free time, i am also trying to relax a little!!!

Liam absolutely loves school. We prayed that he would have a teacher that was kind to him. I have found people often misjudge him, and misunderstand him. He does have some out-of-control fits at times and can loose control of his emotions over what seems insignificant, but it matters to him. Having a teacher that will be firm and not allow him to control the class, but that will also be understanding and kind-hearted when he needs her to be, is wonderful. As hard and stubborn as Liam is at times, he can also be the most vulnerable, sweet and tender boy. On his first day, I was more nervous then he was. He has become this very talkative little boy. He introduced himself to all his "friends" as we waited for the doors to open. Of course, his name was no longer Liam. A teacher asked him his name, his response "I'm Iron Man, I have wings..." He told me the other day "Miss Rhonda (his teacher) makes me laugh, she makes me happy..." So sweet, so proud of him and so happy that his first expierence with school is so positive!

Aedon is loving school as well, I am not suprised though. He has always been my very friendly child. What he loves most about school? Making friends. He has 2 friends he talks about every day now. He also loves to play at recess, the other stuff is tolerable. :) We've been talking to him about sowing and reaping alot lately. Believing he will sow into good relationships, and reap good friends. He seems to get it. He often times, because he is so sweet and doesn't want to hurt anyone, will allow people to not be good friends to him, we are hoping to help him find a healthier balance...

Allie has been loving the extra one on one time we've had. She is growing up so fast. Her newest "trick" is jumping. She can jump very well. She loves to dance and sing too. It's quite amazing all she can do at the ripe age of 15 months. She is learning to say "Liam" and knows how to say Aedon. She loves to play with her brothers, and with her dolls.

I am amazed at how much my kids have changed in the last few weeks. I am excited for what this next year holds..