First Week, New School, Blind Faith

So, I didn't get off to the start I had hoped, but I'm back.

A LOT of things lead to the decision of moving schools.  I've never been a bigger believer of finding the fit for the kiddo.  Special learners and distinct personalities all deserve an exploration.  We are beyond blessed that the pieces fell into place to even start the discussion.

But first, we celebrate that one final weekend.  Rainy day movies with popcorn and M&M's, way too much screen time, and a little bit of mourning the lazy days of not having a schedule.  (And to be honest, a bit of celebration by Mom to HAVE a schedule again.)

Plus our annual dinner out before the first day.  We let the kids (think) they decide where to go and splurge on dessert.  Pate's attire?  No idea.  Mommy took the Uno win like a BOSS!

We put the kids in Southwest Christian.  From the very fist visit, I felt an overwhelming peace.  I, truly, feel as though we are jumping in wholly on faith; yet, I have never felt as confident in any decision.  While it will certainly be a lifestyle change, we are more than willing to put our kids in a faith based, God lead school.  BEST. DECISION. EVER!  Well, and how adorable are the uniforms.

Blind faith - blessed and highly favored.

And We're Off....

In more ways than one.

When the kids were really little, I had a blog.  I loved it.  It was a place to plant pictures and capture the week(s) past with an ability to look back, reflect, and laugh, a LOT.  That has always been the predominate approach to my parenthood.  It helps that I have exceptionally funny kids (it's my blog, I get to brag.)

Then life gets busy and a divorce and move and parents aging and school and jobs and bills and......

And then years pass and while you still take an obscene amount of pictures and have thousands of incredible memories they are stuck in your head and the short posts of social media.  So.....we are off.

We are (as of today at 3:00) off for Christmas break.  Many memories to come in the next couple of weeks and I NEED a place to talk about our recent vacation to Italy.  In addition, we are off for this new adventure.  I.  Am.  A.  Blog.  Writer......again.

I'm not sure when, where, or how I will share, but I think our unique family has a lot to share - even if it's just for me.