A thumbs up day!

I am happy to report that all four kids had at least a manageable day at school yesterday! You can't imagine the angst I feel as I wait for them to come through the door, wondering if it will be tears or smiles!

Jacob had a much better experience in math and feels like he "may" be able to get through the year! He also hung out with a kid named Kenny during the lunch recess. Feeling connected to someone makes a big difference. This Sunday is the first youth group function at church, which I am hoping will bring with it some more aquaintences for him.

Eli is getting used to how things run at his new school, which has relieved a bit of his tension. He has been hanging out with a boy named Jacory, whom Eli said is really funny. He is African American along with a large percentage of kids from this elementary school. I am so greatful for the opportunity to experience cultural diversity, which is so limited in Three Lakes. Eli seems to be most effected by Rob's absence. I am hoping this too will be relieved with Rob's two week return on Saturday.

Grace got her first friend "note" from a girl named Maggie. She hung it on her bulletin board and immediately began working on a reply. Today she had to put in her blue earrings in order to fulfill a promise of "matching" another friend today! Friendships of seven year old girls seem so easy and sweet. Too bad us girls turn catty before long!

Ben is so Ben. He just seems to go with the flow. He is so sweet to Jacob, and as always is his most faithful friend. He is enjoying all of his classes, except for his english teacher who dramatically read to the class from Dr. Suess yesterday. I of course thought it sounded fantastic, but to a twelve year old boy it was "dumb".

Today I attended my first workout class at Bodyfit. A HUGE blessing as I am able to attend during the year for free! The owner offers a free membership to those in full-time ministry. I did a one hour cardio/toning class and just about died! I think I will call it Body "sit", because that's all I can do now that I'm back home. I look forward to getting in better shape this year.

Yesterday the bug man came to spray around the house. This is apparently a routine event in the south. The name of the company is "Bug Depot". That just cracks me up. It sounds more like they deliver bugs then rid your house of them. The guy was super nice and enjoyed answering all the bug questions the boys had. Who knew a cockroach's nervous system is on his belly?

Two more days until Rob comes! I can't wait. I am weary of single parenting, but aware that God has fully sustained me during this time. 93 degrees today with a heat index of 100! We're not in Kansas anymore!