Well the Smith house is slowly getting back into a routine of sorts! David is now back in Baltimore, getting ready for classes to start next week. (It's very quiet here without him, and I miss my running partner... And Rea bawled for an hour the night before he left. (sigh)
The four little ones went back to school this week also, and it's been busy busy busy as always! One thing that I've been doing to try to make things a little easier and more organized for Daryle to get them around in the mornings since I don't get home from work till almlost 8:00 most days, is to have them get their clothes and back packs all ready the night before.
Ni'ke has been especially entertaining, since she lays her outfits out on the floor like a flat headless person. Totally makes me think of Flat Stanley, remember him??!! Anyway, while Daryle feels that her choices are "just fine", I am usually compelled to edit her choices more often than not. (I just can't do orange and brown plaid with lavender leggings, people!) But here is what I've come to accept: Letting her express herself, even if that means letting her wear the most colorful clothes in her closet ALL at ONCE, is no big thang, as long as she is clean, dressed, full of breakfast, and on time, right??!! right.
Exciting things happening soon:
*Daryle and I have a lunch date this afternoon! Can't wait! It's quite rare...
*Ya'shar's class is putting on The Wizard of Oz on Feb 1st. This should be good...
*Hopefully in 3-4 weeks I'll be switching to 12 hour shifts at work! This means a lot - more time with the kids and Daryle at home, less days at work, I can now car pool with my neighbor, allowing D to have the car and get the kids to school on time MORE OFTEN!!
*I'm back to running!! YAY! It feels good to be back, and I'm hoping to line up some 5-10 k's, as well as a marathon too!
*Working on getting Ma'lak into guitar lessons and Rea into piano. Prob not till summer, but gonna try to work with them here at home will official lessons start! FUN!!
Happy New Year to you all, and may this year be filled with hope and joy and may you see the Blessings of God clearly in your lives!
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