This month marks our three-month anniversary in our new house. Over the last several months, our focus on the house has shifted as our daily lives have become busier. We did manage to complete several projects as well as change our minds on numerous others. I started out in a hurry-up-and-get-it-done mode when I was repetitively hearing the phrase "you have to live in the house for awhile to know what you really want" from multiple friends and family. Today I am living that statement and taking a "time-out" from house projects, after all we plan to be here awhile, right?
With that said, I figured I would give an update on what else has been going on with us since our move. So, grab your favorite drink and a snack and I'll catch you up.
Brynn started first grade in August at a new school. She had a bit of a rough start missing her old friends, but within weeks, she was talking about her new BFF. She will tell you her favorite thing about school (besides seeing her friends) is reading and art class. Homework has not been an issue with her and I can only pray this continues through the years, she is always eager to learn and we love that about her. In fact, Danny and I just attended our first parent-teacher conference and her teacher referred to Brynn as "the perfect student and a rule follower to the tee". We couldn't be more proud of her.
Brynn also began her second year as a Daisy Girl Scout this year and since we moved, we choose to find a new troop so she could meet new girls in our area. When we attended the Girl Scout Rally, we found the established troops at her school were already full, but there was enough interest to start a new troop. The only problem, they needed a Troop Leader. After a half hour of awkward questioning of "Who wants to take on this role?" going around the table of mom's who were in attendance and Brynn whispering in my ear, "you can do it, mom" I folded. Yep, I am now the proud leader of a Girl Scout troop.
We are two full months in and I love this new adventure. I had no idea what it meant to be a Girl Scout, much less a Girl Scout Troop Leader and it is a lot more work than I ever imagined. The training, the paperwork, the background checks and the organization needed is crazy, but in a very good way. The best part is the girls; I had no idea how these eight little girls were going to change my life. They are great girls and we have lots of fun together. In addition, hearing Brynn tell me how happy she is to have me as her troop leader seals the deal for me.
Braden is attending a Mother's Day Out program two days a week at a new school as well. He is doing amazing there. He LOVES his teachers and he tickles them to death with his questions and insights. He is making great progress and counting the days until he goes to kindergarten.
At home, he is keeping busy playing with his trains, Lego's and puzzles. He builds train tracks I cannot even fathom building and he can put together 100-piece puzzle in the time it takes me to make lunch (he actually did this one day). He also loves to ride his bike and practically gives us a heart attack at least once a week while doing so. Thank God for helmets! We are actually considering full-body armor for him, Lol!
With that said, I figured I would give an update on what else has been going on with us since our move. So, grab your favorite drink and a snack and I'll catch you up.
Brynn started first grade in August at a new school. She had a bit of a rough start missing her old friends, but within weeks, she was talking about her new BFF. She will tell you her favorite thing about school (besides seeing her friends) is reading and art class. Homework has not been an issue with her and I can only pray this continues through the years, she is always eager to learn and we love that about her. In fact, Danny and I just attended our first parent-teacher conference and her teacher referred to Brynn as "the perfect student and a rule follower to the tee". We couldn't be more proud of her.
Brynn also began her second year as a Daisy Girl Scout this year and since we moved, we choose to find a new troop so she could meet new girls in our area. When we attended the Girl Scout Rally, we found the established troops at her school were already full, but there was enough interest to start a new troop. The only problem, they needed a Troop Leader. After a half hour of awkward questioning of "Who wants to take on this role?" going around the table of mom's who were in attendance and Brynn whispering in my ear, "you can do it, mom" I folded. Yep, I am now the proud leader of a Girl Scout troop.
We are two full months in and I love this new adventure. I had no idea what it meant to be a Girl Scout, much less a Girl Scout Troop Leader and it is a lot more work than I ever imagined. The training, the paperwork, the background checks and the organization needed is crazy, but in a very good way. The best part is the girls; I had no idea how these eight little girls were going to change my life. They are great girls and we have lots of fun together. In addition, hearing Brynn tell me how happy she is to have me as her troop leader seals the deal for me.
Braden is attending a Mother's Day Out program two days a week at a new school as well. He is doing amazing there. He LOVES his teachers and he tickles them to death with his questions and insights. He is making great progress and counting the days until he goes to kindergarten.
At home, he is keeping busy playing with his trains, Lego's and puzzles. He builds train tracks I cannot even fathom building and he can put together 100-piece puzzle in the time it takes me to make lunch (he actually did this one day). He also loves to ride his bike and practically gives us a heart attack at least once a week while doing so. Thank God for helmets! We are actually considering full-body armor for him, Lol!
Work for Danny has slowed down the last few months, which has been nice with the move, and all. It has allowed us to be able to work on some house projects together, which is nice. It reminds me of the "olden days" before we had kids and we would work on house stuff together all the time. We know this schedule won't last forever, so we are making the most of it while we can.
We are also leading a small group in our home for church on Friday nights. (Now if the Girl Scout Troop Leader didn't surprise some of you I know this will.) It has been a good thing for us and to be able to do it together has made it even better. We are having a great time and have met some wonderful families through this experience.
As for me, I started a part-time job as an HR Consultant for a start-up staffing agency. I was not looking for a job, but when approached by a friend from church regarding this opportunity, I knew I could not say no. I work in the office one day a week and spend the rest of the time working from home. It is the perfect balance for our family life.
Then there is the house...we started out strong, but like I said with life becoming busier and having more commitments, progress is slowing down and is now at a more reasonable pace. I have several projects I will share with you in future posts to bring my documenting process up to date. We are planning to resume projects after the first of the year when I holidays have passed.
Well that about wraps it up. We hope everyone is doing well!
We are also leading a small group in our home for church on Friday nights. (Now if the Girl Scout Troop Leader didn't surprise some of you I know this will.) It has been a good thing for us and to be able to do it together has made it even better. We are having a great time and have met some wonderful families through this experience.
As for me, I started a part-time job as an HR Consultant for a start-up staffing agency. I was not looking for a job, but when approached by a friend from church regarding this opportunity, I knew I could not say no. I work in the office one day a week and spend the rest of the time working from home. It is the perfect balance for our family life.
Then there is the house...we started out strong, but like I said with life becoming busier and having more commitments, progress is slowing down and is now at a more reasonable pace. I have several projects I will share with you in future posts to bring my documenting process up to date. We are planning to resume projects after the first of the year when I holidays have passed.
Well that about wraps it up. We hope everyone is doing well!
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