Decisions.....

Let us to try to recognize the precious nature of each day.

~ the 14th Dalai Lama

As I look at my precious children that I have been blessed with, I have gone into a great deal of thought lately about what I want for their futures and for our future here at home. We decided to pull the little ones from the school district we are in and put them into a private school. I am very happy with our decision. I think the children will blossom by leaps and bounds this fall. Sophia will be attending kindergarten all day, everyday. I truly think she will love it as she is our social butterfly and thrives at learning and being with people. Another decision we made was to put Andrew in a D-k class that is held half day, everyday. He will be attending the same private school and going in the afternoon. As I have watched the boys interact with each other over the past month, I believe it will be in both of their best interests if we can have them in seperate grades. Yes, that does mean pushing Andrew a bit this next year, but he is a smart little boy and my hope and prayer is that the language will come and that being in this sort of setting will have him thrive as well. He is already repeating several words and he understands just about everything. I also plan to be in the classroom with him a few days a week to see his progress. Daniel will attend our church preschool 2 days a week in the afternoon. Provided he wants to go on the big boy potty. So far.....not much desire! Imagine that?!?!? lol It will also give me alone time with Daniel 2-3 days a week in the afternoon. I think he needs that as he is still struggling a bit with the arrival of his new "big brother" who he calls "baby Andrew." ;) I think that if the children are away from each other a bit during the day, they might come together more as a unit once we are home in the evening. That is what I am hoping for anyway. It will be a summer of growing and learning here in our home, and I am looking forward to each and every day. Once fall is here, I see my life totally consumed with the children and school. It is a decision I made with my eyes wide open. Lunch dates, work out times, shopping, to do lists, will all have to be scheduled and some things just let go for a while. But I believe that is what I have been called to do. There are still a few issues that we need to decide on as a family, but we have a little time yet! ;) Until then, I plan on enjoying every moment.