Our Gabriella started Kindergarten this week. We are so thankful for her little Co-op Home school Group and new teacher Mrs Cardwell. What a wonderful group of 5 little girls! Yes, all girls...:)
I home school her 3 days a week and she goes to "school" 2 days. She's loving it so far and is eager to learn.
Boy did her baby brother miss her the first day she was away. She is gone from 9-1 but for him...well, maybe that was too long to be without "Sis-sia"...that's his nick name he came up with for Gabriella. Presh.
The 3 days that Gabriella is home, Jude is right there beside her, wanting to do work like Sis-sia. She graciously let's him use her new colored pencils and crayons. He stayed in his PJs to drop Gabriella off...then we had a slow morning at home of reading, playing, lunch...just me and my boy. Gabriella got 3 years with me...just her and Mom. I think this will be good for Jude...enjoy these 2 months Jude...someone is going to cramp your style in October.
The Class
Kirra, Elizabeth, Mrs. Cardwell, Anna, Bethany & Gabriella
I keep reminding myself that she's 5...and only in Kindergarten. Kindergarten, Madelyn! I don't want to push her too hard, demand too much from her...what is it in me/us that wants our child to succeed, be the best, the smartest, the most clever, etc...Pride... Needing to be in Control.....maybe I think the smarter she is, the more talented she is, the greater reflection that is on me!...Yay for me, look what I did everyone...WRONG. Jesus, help me to remember you love her, made her who she is, gave her a brain, understanding, a personality and have called me to guide her, instruct her, inspire her and nurture her.
I want to do well as a home school mom...if she is going to be home schooled (and we don't know for how long) JM and I have said "Then we want to do it right!" Right... academically, spiritually, creatively... God is teaching me a lot of patience and self control through all of this. I'm excited about this year. Pray for me...I know having a newborn this October will shake things up a bit..we pray for a smooth transition for JM and me AND the kiddos.
2 comments:
Great pics Mad and what a beautiful group of girls. That pic of them with their teacher is wonderful. She's going to do great and so will you!
Hi Anonymous....I love the comments but would love them even more if I know who was sending loves our way! :)
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