School is upon us, in full swing! Carson started her second year of pre-k on August 19. She was very excited to go back to school to see her friends. She has a new teacher this year and is really enjoying her.
Jordan, Rylee and Cameron started school on August 21. Cameron is in the 3rd grade, Rylee in 6th grade and Jordan is a .... FRESHMAN in HIGH SCHOOL! I can hardly believe how fast time has flown. He is taking Drivers Ed. I am a little nervous for that but it doesn't mean he is driving yet - he has to take the course to graduate from high school. The actual driving is a whole other issue to be addressed at a much later time.
Along with the commencement of high school, so begins seminary. Our church has a program for the youth called "Seminary" . Bryan and I both attended seminary while we were in high school and feel that it is important that all of our children attend. The class is held at our church in Springfield from 6 - 6:50 am, Monday thru Friday while school is in session. I was worried about how Jordan would do with seminary, getting up early, handling homework, etc. So far he has been doing fabulous! I am the one who is having the problems. I have looked forward to this all year because I had planned that while Jordy was in seminary, I would exercise and read my scriptures. I would have close to an hour of "me time to be able to do things that I need to do but usually don't. This is what happened:
Day 1 - AWESOME! I got up at 5 am and had Jordan up by 5:10 am. He gets dressed, eats a little breakfast and we are ready to go by 5:30 am. We arrive early at the church. He goes into class, I walk and then come back to my vehicle and read my scriptures! YEAH!
Day 2 - ANOTHER AWESOME DAY! I get up at 5:15 and have Jordan up soon after. We are able to leave our house by 5:35 am. Early to church. Walk, read, YEAH!
Day 3 - Same as Day 2
Day 4 - Carson was up all night throwing up with a migraine headache so I take her with me and we both sleep while Jordan is in seminary. I don't feel so bad because I had done so well the rest of the week.
Day 5 - Bryan takes Jordan to seminary for me because I have to be to work early. So he gets up extra early to do the paper route, be home by 5:30 am and takes Jordan. So greatful for him and all of his hard work...
BREAK-Kids at their moms. Unfortunately no exercising going on while they are gone :(
Day 6 - Morgan wakes up at 4:30 am, refuses to go back to sleep. He decides to come with me. I was so looking forward to walking but decide to do some early morning grocery shopping since I never get to go with just one kid... Not too bad - get a lot accomplished before work!
Day 7 - So incredibly tired! I still get up at 5:15 am, wake Jordan, get to seminary in good time and decide that I am going to sleep. Oh man, it feels so nice to go back to sleep. I even have brought a blanket and pillow from home :)
Day 8 - See day 5. Cameron had surgery and I had to be to work early so Bryan takes over seminary duties.
Day 9 - Again, I am so tired! See Day 7! (Hey, the blanket and pillow are still in the van, I have to put them to good use!)
Day 10 - Sleeping is so nice and not nearly as taxing as walking. See Day 7!
So much for trying! Am I a dork or what?
I figured out that we will have a child in seminary from now until Morgan graduates from high school! I'm tired just thinkin' about it! Good thing I have me a pillow and blanket in my van :)
