The Second Day of School is History

Well, we survived another day of virtual school.  It was amazing.  It was quiet and calm and all of the kids did their work without complaining.  Even William concentrated on his preschool activities that I gave him to do.  There was a moment of tears when Caitlyn started crying because she couldn't understand what the number "17" looked like.  I immediately went on Amazon and ordered a bunch of educational posters.  I know it will look tacky, but she needs them.  She needs it to feel like school.  So I ordered an alphabet poster, number poster, seasons poster, etc.  I'm going to try to get a calendar as well so that we can have daily calendar time.  Poor Caitlyn.  If I'm going to be her 1st grade teacher than I had better act like the part.

William has been so focused during his learning time.  I hope this eager attitude sticks!


He even wanted to watch Caityln's math videos with her.






Lizzie and William played outside for a little bit together.  I had to capture this moment.  I am so incredibly fortunate to have Lizzie as my oldest child.  Not all oldest children are as good as her.  She's golden!




Tomorrow we will officially have a teenager in the house.  I can't believe it.  She was just starting Kindergarten yesterday, or so it seems.  The days have been long at times, but the years have truly flown by.  I really wish that I could have another baby to help these years last longer...but I need to come to grips with the fact that Lizzie is 13.  She will be starting college in just 5 short years.  The days of having young children in my house are slowly coming to an end and I can barely stand it.  If only I could have one more baby.  Since that isn't a possibility (unless God causes a miracle to occur) I really need to focus on the next stage of my life.  The stage of my life when I'm not changing diapers and wiping snotty noses during all hours of the night and day.  I loved that stage.  It was hard...but it was wonderful.  I wish I could go back for just a little bit.  Why does time have to pass so quickly?  If I could, I would stay in this stage of my life forever.

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