We’re just back from my hometown where the boys and I joined up with 45 extended family members on my mom’s side for a fun weekend at my parents’ house!
We also visited my grandparents on my dad’s side – such fun seeing them with the boys!
I am tired and a little nervous as we’re starting homeschool today, so I’m going to keep this short and get right to counting the blessings that continue to flow…
581. Discovering “old toys.”
582. Time with Great-Grandpa {my dad’s dad}.
583. And Great-Grandma {my dad’s mom}.
584. Cooler weather – even if just for a half a day!
585. Pleasant road trips {even if they were a little longer than normal!}
586. Boys who can go to the bathroom “anywhere.”
587. Great meetings for the hubby at school while we were gone!
588. Extended family who LOVES to get together – even if they just did less than a month ago!
589. 17 of 19 great-grandkids {on my mom’s side} all together for one picture!
590. And being silly together!
591. A second chance to talk to cousins, aunts and uncles after missing the the last gathering due to illness.
592. Boys {second cousins} of the same general age playing together ALL NIGHT!
593. A night of baby registry shopping with my sis – just the two of us!
594. The Turtle Mocha Cooler she bought me while we were out shopping.
595. The hubby ordering a homeschool desk for Big J while we were gone.
596. The smile on Big J’s face when he found out the hubby had ordered him a desk.
597. A day of spontaneous reorganizing to get ready for the first day of homeschool.
598. The butterflies in my stomach as we get ready for our very first day of homeschool ever!
599. Some time before bed to review my plans and schedule for the week.
600. A reminder to not worry…
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” ~Isaiah 41:10
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HI Erin! It was a perfect gethering! So much fun!! Wish you all could have been there for the 4th so we could have had the kids together twice this summer! I say we do the gathering twice every summer! (Your parents certainly wouldn’t need to host it! =)
I am so happy for you on your news! Wow! four of you! Yeah! It is going to be a great gathering next summer!!
Way to go on home schooling! How do you get it all done? I feel like I am running around with my head cut off trying to just keep up with their activities! Well, I guess that is just the summer and we have slowed down.
I really enjoyed talking to you. The boys had so much fun. If you get this way again let me know!
I just started following your blog! What beautiful things to be thankful for! Yay for the first day of school!! We are homeschooling for preschool school next year and starting in a few weeks!
totally love 586!
I hope your first day homeschooling goes smoothly!
Erin, you are going to do just fine homeschooling your children! God is gracious, and you will learn loads of new, amazing things about yourself, and your boys! You will not regret this, trust me! Have fun!
Love your blog! You are doing great on the homeschooling!! We just started our 3rd year! (on August 1) I too have 3 boys..well really 4 hahaha (8,6,&4 & daddy) We use Horizons too!! Enjoy the process!! HUGS! ~Dawn