School

Another school year is looming desperately close to our future. Keira will be starting fourth grade in less than a week. I have so many mixed feelings, as I do every year. Excitement for her - that she's starting another grade, growing, learning, and turning into such a beautiful young lady. Sadness, that some how, my sweet little baby has turned into this beautiful young lady and is growing up faster than I can keep track. Sadness, because while she can be a royal pain in the tush (come on - nothing but honestly folks!) I LOVE having her home. I love the extra time with her and she has been such a help with her little brother this summer

I am trying to pick up some tips from other Moms with school age kiddos on how they make their time more useful. I want to make sure that I have the things I need done, done - that way I can spend the time I need to in the evening with her. I don't want to spend all evening trying to catch up with my own chores, and doing her home work, etc.

I just looked up the dance schedule for the local dance class she wants to attend. I need to call them asap tomorrow and see if it's too late to get her signed up. I'm afraid it is. We missed orientation. Classes start Sept 7. I really, really want her to be able to do this. I hope we have enough time! I think she should do Jazz and Hip Hop. They have another one, to help with toning, stretching, etc. I might see if I can get her into all three.

If anyone has any tips on how to make the school week smoother - or has some awesome lunch ideas to share - please, please - leave a comment!

Until then, I leave you with a super sweet picture of myself and Keira as a baby. Enjoy - I sure did :)