There was a song I used to sing in elementary school, that was titled my headline for today.
It sure feels like things are turning around for my kids and me the past couple of weeks.
I was approached yesterday by Austin, and he excitedly informed me that he REALLY wants to be in Cub Scouts!! I don’t know much about this program, but I do know they encourage family participation, community involvement, they teach the kids skills, and confidence. They also build character, shape them into good citizens for the future. I truly was surprised in a great way when he told me this bit of news. I have been wondering for the last couple of years, what would be of interest for him. His other siblings were in karate, and he was not in anything. But, he also didn’t have any interest in sports, or the like. We have an informative meeting tonight at the kids school, so we’ll see how involved i need to be, as I do know this is a family commitment.
Both Autumn & Adam also expressed interest in joining, so should be interesting to say the least.
Just when I thought things were going at a decent pace, very much manageable, this might be adding to our weekly evening list of activities. I’m ok though. I’m mentally prepared for something more in our schedule now.
We have a great support system for after school care now, behaviors are improving the way we hoped they would, homework is getting done, huge kudos to April for that!
Home life is great, still working out a few kinks with cooperation, but overall, we’re doing much BETTER!
Allie had a meeting with her karate instructor last night, and has agreed to finish, and obtain that BLACK BELT. She’s been working for this for 4 years now.. she can’t quit.. she gets it, and so we’re going to proceed on.
Adam made dinner the other night. It was so cute. He decided he wanted to do everything, so I let him.. I guided him, but he was so excited and thrilled to be doing all the work himself. I am going to encourage that again. 🙂
Parenting is hard, but super rewarding when you start seeing the fruits of your labor.
Never give up.
The fun is here, and we’re in the middle of it. These years are short. we must embrace them.
All in a Day 