a new day to day

With almost 3 weeks of school under our belt I'm beginning to believe we might just make it through the year. Granted, I'm also beginning to realize my kids are getting comfortable in school, thus their attitude and sharp personality comes out to play more often while at school.

My children are far from perfect but I wouldn't have it any other way. Erin, is very quick to correct and rather bossy. While we are attempting to address this less than welcoming attitude I realize that many of the characteristics are learned behavior. So while addressing her Sean and I are addressing ourselves and attempting to curb the way we may come off to our children.

Ireland, loves to laugh and will easily walk away from a challenge. Writing her letters can become somewhat overwhelming so she just pushes her paper away while spouting, "it's too hard". I've found that a little praise goes a long way but also realizing that some things that come easier for some are not so easy for others.

Each attempting to make their way through a giant change. There are days when they voice they would rather stay home with mom or worry about the dealings that take place in the school yard. Their life is less simple, thus so is mine.

Even with these difficult mornings I see a change in my daughters. I see them growing, experiencing, and learning right before my eyes. This transformation is wonderful, but the greatest feeling...when they exit the bus and come running screaming, "mommy".