Roller coaster ride

Today I feel like I am on a roller coaster....

Yesterday, Eli came home from school happy and excited about his day, especially pleased with his new art teacher...today, I could hardly push him out the door to go! Jacob had a good day yesterday until last period. His pre-algebra teacher taught really fast and didn't explain things, sending Jacob into a tail spin as someone who needs to know the rules and how to do things right! Still no friends, but he did say that a few kids talked to him which I call a BIG improvement. In the midst of that, I am so proud of him! He puts his chin up everyday and walks into a difficult situation. This is not a typical response for Jacob, so I am greatful to see him growing. This morning he said "God must have some long range plans for me because nothing is happening fast!"

Ben seems to love his classes, especially science. His teacher reminds us all of our good friend Ryan McCaffrey! Ben said he talked with him at lunch about the activities at HoneyRock, which apparently impressed Mr. Byrd who is an avid outdoorsman!

Grace is just going with the flow. Her biggest adjustment is learning to share a bedroom with Eli. She seems to think night time is a continual party!!

I spent the afternoon going to thrift stores with my friend Beth. I didn't find anything, but it was really fun! I know Cindy, Cheryl, and Lindsay would have loved it! They even have a Good Will Clearance store here! Imagine a store that is for the things that don't sell at the Good Will! You push around a bin and whatever you put in it is weighed and then charged $1.50 per pound!

As I look back upon the last week and a half, here are some of my southern ponderings:

1. Taking a shower is pointless

2. Northerners could take a lesson in southern friendliness

3. "Palmetto" bugs are still disgusting cockroaches no matter how cute you make the name!

4. The above mentioned bug makes a lound crunching sound when stepped on!

5. Most people are thin, I assume because of all the pounds they sweat off!

6. An extra metal bar is placed across the bottom of shopping carts, I am assuming, to slow down us long strided, fast walking northerners. This has left me with a continual large bruise on my shin!

7. The above mentioned shopping carts are actually called "buggies"

8. There is a whole section in the produce dept. for collard greens... whatever those are!

9. It actually takes less effort to say "ya'all" then "you guys".

10. I miss ya'all!