Daily Reflections

 The kids have been in school for two weeks now!  Actually, two and a half weeks for the younger four.  Lizzie is nearly done with her 2nd week of Seminary.  She started a painting class at the college this week and next week she will start her Gorman classes and homeschool work. I think the kids are loving school and are thrilled to be there in person rather than on Zoom.  There was one day when Mason experienced anxiety and had to stay home, but, for the most part, things are going very well.  Mason was worried that he would have to go to the bathroom at school and there wouldn't be any toilet paper.  It doesn't take much to set off his anxiety at times.  He reminds me of myself, ha ha. I still have not started substituting.  The longer I am not subbing the more I dread it and am becoming petrified of actually getting a sub job.  What if I make a fool out of myself because I don't understand basic elementary curriculum?!  What if ...

 A lot has happened since the last post.  William went to kindergarten camp and loved it.  The kids started school on Wednesday!  Bryce started 7th grade and is doing really well with the new middle school schedule.  He loves it!  He seems very happy and he seems to have made some really good friends.  I hope that it will be a good year for him.  Mason started 4th grade!  His teacher seems perfect for him.  She has a bunch of Uga-Wugas in her classroom so Mason immediately felt at home.  Caitlyn started 2nd grade.  She had the same teacher (Mrs. Roadhouse) for kindergarten and first grade so I think getting a different teacher will be a little challenging for her.  She hasn't done any crafts yet, which has caused her some disappointment though.  She will survive!  William started Kindergarten and seems to have adjusted really well.  He loves doing the crafts and playing with friends on the playground.  ...