school started!

Well the kids all started school last week and it was a good week! Kolby and Tate's schedules are all worked out and so the routine begins. Evie's teacher for 3rd grade is a man and although I thought it would be a problem (only because of the cultural stuff) she really likes him. If you remember she went to school for the last 5 weeks after she arrived in the spring and did very well. Two of her friends are in the class and they are very helpful. She enjoys going each day and we are seeing progress. She has finally started to tell us a bit about Ethiopia and sometimes it makes her sad. Last week she had a sad night after I had told her at dinner that she needed to eat all of her food because she was a skinny minny!! Now she usually tells us that she is not skinny but for some reason that night it reminded her of a family friend that was always telling her to eat because she was too skinny. We talked, we cried, and I held her and then we prayed together. She worked her way through and I am sure there will be more episodes as she goes though so many changes living here. On Sunday we went to the mall and I allowed her to pick out lotion at Bath and Body Works. Even though I told her she only needs to use a little bit last night she must have used a ton because I could smell her coming down the steps. So with more instruction she now understands that she only needs a tiny bit and she uses it in the morning before going to school. Mazie was excited to have everyone out the door so that she could "ply" with mommy. She follows me around and loves to help in her own special ways!!! Remember she's 2!! So the school year is off to a good start. Kolby starts a new job next week at Journeys. He is happy about it. I am still trying to figure out how to post pictures now that I am using the lap top. Take care, blessings, Sharry