The Kiddos

Playing with his new Indiana Jones legos.
Reading just like her big brother.
Cutie pie!
Say Cheese!
How cute is this boy?! He calls this his crazy shirt.

Big girl!

I had to take a picture of her, look how big she is already feeding herself! She's growing up too fast.

My day at middle school

Today I worked at a middle school, I turned down a middle school job earlier this week because I was scared, and I really needed a job so I took it. On my way I asked God for strength and patience and the wisdom to teach these kids. I know that middle schoolers are challengin, it's a tough age and I purposely went in with an open mind and a positive attitude. I'm walking down the halls with kids that are my height or taller so I'm a little nervous, but the day started off okay. Getting a little bit worse in the middle and by the last two periods I was so ready to go home. Now don't get me wrong, it's not every single student that's a problem, it's usually just a handful that ruin it for the whole class. There were a half a dozen kids that were perfectly fine, listened and did what they were supposed to. It's the kids that don't listen, backtalk, have attitudes and are disrespectful that make it a bad day. I dealt with the kids, it was one day and I got through it. The thing that got me as I'm walking to my car, tears coming down my face, is that someday Luke will be this age and to think of him acting like these kids just overwhelmed me. What a horrible feeling as a parent to think that someday that could be my kid. Thinking that this innocent, sweet little boy could turn into someone who has no respect and is cocky and rude. I sat in my car praying to God to give me the strength and guidance to raise my son to not turn out to be like that. I can worry all I want about how he'll turn out, what I need to do is have faith that God will direct my path and well as Luke's to follow his will. I felt better after that. It was just a really hard day for me today, praise the Lord for his strength and comfort.

Our happenings of the day

Today we went to the library and Luke wasn't really into story time so we just sat around and looked at books. We found a book that Grammy reads to him when we are visiting and it's his favorite. We had to bring it home. Here he is reading Blueberries for Sal, it is so cute listening to him tell the story. He even remembers the words!

Avery was finishing her lunch and she just looked too cute. She wasn't smiling at first, but then her smile kept getting bigger when the flash would go off.

What I am Grateful for today...

1. Luke telling me I'm his sunshine, then giving me kisses on my face.
2. Going to the library-I always forget about this place, borrowing books and movies is awesome!!! I am starting to read the Narnia books, and I rented Elizabeth (it was pretty good).
3. Getting my paycheck, I was finally able to get gas...my gas light was on:(
4. Avery rubbing her big buddah belly and laughing.
5. Luke pretending to be a superhero, sound effects and all...lately it's been ironman, dad just took him to see the movie.