First Day of School

The alarm clock rang this morning reminding me that school is starting and a schedule must be followed. I was actually awake already feeding the baby. I just can't believe this day has come so fast. Ashley has been excited and brave through all the preparation, so I haven't been worried about her adjustment at all. After breakfast, we had picture time, loaded up the car and off we go. At the school, Jacob looked at me and said, "I'm not ready to go back to school" but he got out of the car to wait on Ashley. For the first time, Ashley sat in her seat and said, "I am so scared" We talked a little bit and then she was able to get out of the car. Jacob walked her into the school. I have felt confident about Ashley going to school, comfortable with her teacher, the school, and all the preparations, but at that moment I could have cried my heart out. It was comforting to see Jacob and Ashley walking in to school together. After coming home, Rachel started her crying routine, but this time she was howling for Ashley. She is going to have a big adjustment I am afraid. After taking care of the baby. I got her distracted by working in the kitchen with me. She is a wonderful helper and I am going to enjoy spending time with her.

Sitting for a short time

A new stage is beginning and it is hard to see it start. Violet does not like to lay down, she strains to raise herself up. When sitting on my lap she is leaning forward watching the other children play. Constantly moving her arms and legs she becomes very excited with the other children. She has just started to sit by herself for short periods of time. She falls over because she gets excited and her jerky movements cause her to lose her balance. It is so much fun to see the other children interact with her and see her reaction to them. I use her little play mat on the floor a lot, and now Violet is rolling all around. Where I put her, she does not stay. Yesterday Violet was on the mat and Rachel and I left the room, when I returned after just a little bit, Violet was face down and not moving. Violet not moving is a very rare event, and being face down scares me a lot! I raced over to her and she was just resting; hearing my voice, she started squealing and moving again. I guess I caught her taking a break, but it caused my heart to race and prayers were soaring upward. How thankful I am for my healthy children and how fortunate and blessed I am having these children. Watching them grow is an amazing event, watching their personalities develop and helping them to grow is an awesome experience. What a responsibility and a challenge.
Jacob and Ashley returned yesterday afternoon from a couple of days at their grandparents. Today they are tired and easily become impatient. Keeping them entertained and happy is posing to be a challenge.

A new experience

I am going to try this blog as a way to record my memories and to share these memories with family and friends. Hopefully this will provide a glimpse into my life with my four beautiful children. Chaos is present, along with some fun filled, hilarious experiences. We laugh a lot, cry some, and love lots. Have patience with me as I learn my computer and all it can do, as well as keep up with my daily responsibilities. I am anticipating this to be fun and an adventure and my children are looking forward to doing this with me.