My son, Cole, just started the 2nd grade. I have to admit that we're still adjusting to how things work for the 2nd grade and we're trying to get accustomed to what's expected. Cole has home-work each day, along with a reading assignment. He always amazes me with what he is learning! On top of adjusting to the 2nd grade, he's began football practice for this season and continuing to ride the horse, Tango, that he shares with his sister, Kara. Each day, Cole is so eager to help us out on our little farm. He feeds the chickens, pig, dogs, cat, and the horses and loves it!
My daughter, Kara, just started K5, or what we call the "Big School". What an emotional and exciting day! I was the emotional one and she was excited! Kara had been in a part-time pre-school, so she was use to school, in some ways. We're adjusting to her being in the "Big School" and getting into that routine. She has home-work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, along with reading a list of Sight Words each week. She's been staying busy with her pee-wee cheer squad and has been riding her pony, 'Lil Bit. She's also been learning how to ride the big horse, Tango. Kara is also a little helper, when it comes to our animals that we take care of. I have to watch her closely, though. She sees no danger in anything!
My wonderful husband is continuing to stay busy with contract jobs for his flooring business. I'll be honest, there are ups and there are downs, but God is always on time! Tom has been such a strong back-bone for our family. His encouragement and strength is the main reason that I've been able to take time out from my full-time career and have more time with the children, as well as further my education. He is an inspiration to me, more than I can describe. This November, we'll be married for 10 years. Wow!
As for me, I'm staying focused on my kids and husband and they're keeping me on the go, and I love it! Whether it's good times, bad times, easy times, or hard times, they are what matter the most. I'm in my 2nd trimester for the Master of Education Degree in Career and Technical Education program at William Carey University. This program was a path that I felt was a great direction for me because of my vocational background and work experience with my particular field. I'm really enjoying the program! I love a good challenge and this program has definitely provided that for me and I feel that the material being presented is preparing me for some great future opportunities. In addition to my studies, I've been serving as a sub for some of the schools in my area - mainly the Vo.-Tech. What a blessing! The students I've shared the day with during this new school year have blessed me beyond measure. I should also add that it's definitely aiding in my classroom skills that I had leanred after student teaching for my Practicum last year, and that's a plus, too!
I thank God for giving us all that He has and sustaining us!
The picture below is of Cole and Kara getting ready to go to the Southern Stampede Rodeo in Hattiesburg, MS this past weekend. They had an awesome time and had the chance to meet the famous cowboy Mr. Cody Harris from CMT's show "Sweet Home Alabama".
