Jas is off to college and seems to be settling in. He's been home only once and I like that he is getting a feel for being on his own and doing things on his own - even though I know he is hanging with his friends and even staying over in their dorm - instead of his own suite.... but that's a story for another day about his room mate. At the very least he is developing a routine and getting into the groove of the work expected of him; and so far I haven't gotten any sobbing phone calls in the middle of the night - begging to come home for good. (knock on wood)
Kass has started high school and is really doing well. We moved, which placed her in a different high school from her brother - actually the one she wanted to attend - and she loves it. She is so grown up that it is even shocking sometimes to me. We hang out in the evenings during the week, make dinner together and work on some chore at the house. I love this time we get to bond, making memories, just the two of us.
Then there are my other kiddos that aren't here as often: Chad's three that we try to see as much as we can (like the camping trip last weekend with 4 of our 5 kiddos):
Tori is driving already! She is also doing well this year and looking forward to getting her license sooner than I like to think about, lol. She seems to be enjoying her second year of high school and the social life it brings.
Rach is finishing up her last year of middle school and has outdone herself with her latest accomplishment with violin. She is first row 2nd chair - what a high honor! We are very proud of the fact she is excelling and putting her energy into something she loves, her talent with music. (And Rach- I hope i have your chair listing correct!)
And then there's Drew. Little rambunctious Drew that loves his electronics and his books. So smart he amazes us all as he sails above the rest of his classmates in most of his subjects.
I pray for them daily and my hope is that they will continue to remember and acknowledge that each day, each decision, each defining moment leads them to the bigger picture that results from the choices they make. I want the best for them but more than that - more than even I can imagine for them - I want God's best for them. I pray they will also strive for what God has for their futures - His best.
Find yourself, keeping it real...
Kat
