This morning, way to early… Madison and Devin went to school.  It was a day of firsts for them both.  Madison began her first day of high school and Devin began his first day of pre-k.  Both of them were at new schools, so needless to say… they were quite nerve wracked! 

Madison didn’t show her nervousness for the most part, but was aggravated she got chorus instead of drama.  I assured her that it would be fine and that she will be able to build her singing voice and it will help her in the future when she auditions for musicals :)

Devin was a bit nervous but acted cool as a cucumber as we entered the school this morning.  We found his seat at the table and he began coloring a paper his teacher had left out for him to do.  A little girl next to him was crying for her parents, and I was afraid he would start.  He kept looking at her and looking at me and David.  Finally, the parapro came over and calmed the little girl down.  When she stopped crying, Devin looked up at me, wiped his brow, and said “Whew… glad that’s over!”  I almost died laughing on the spot!  My little guy has grown to be such an independent spirit!

Makenzie is sad that her school didn’t start today.  She has another few weeks until she goes, but I’m sure she’ll be spoiled here at home with just Mommy and Daddy all to herself in the meantime.

Ok, without further adieu… here’s the pictures I took this morning.  Believe it or not, Madi actually let me get one of her too before she left!

*sniff, sniff*

They really do grow up FAST :(

Ever since I took on going back to school, I’ve been neglecting my poor blog.  I’ve tried to post, but alas I just haven’t had the time.  After writing essay after essay and doing what seems to be a bazillion algebra problems, I’m almost finished with my first quarter (and unless I really screw things up from this point on, I’ll have a 4.0 GPA)!  My finals are Septemeber 2nd, so after that I will get a two week break then will go back for fall quarter where I registered to take not two classes like this quarter, but three!  I hope I’m not biting off a bigger bite than I can chew.

These past few weeks have been a very busy time around our house.  Madi has had tons of practices for her latest theatre production, “The Final Bow”.  She plays, Diane, a girl who commits suicide after a bad joke that was supposed to teach her a lesson, went wrong.  It’s a very emotional part and she has done a fabulous job playing it!  I must say though, as her mother… it was very difficult to watch my daugther lose it on stage, grab a gun, run up the stairs and then  hear a “pop” of the gun insinuating that “Diane” killed herself.  Even though I knew the storyline in advance, it was still very shocking.  You could hear a pin drop in the theatre during that portion of the play!  I’m very proud of my budding actress.  She seems to have finally found her calling and I know she has great things in store for her!

Another big thing we’ve been preparing for is school!  Madi and Devin go to school on Monday :)  Madi will begin high school *cry*, and Devin will begin pre-k at the elementary school *cry*!!  I can’t believe they have both grown up so much.  Makenzie is going to school this year too, but she doesn’t start until Sept. 1st and it’s just a half day preschool.  I’m so nervous for Madi to go to high school and also for Devin to go to “big” school.  This is such a huge transition for us, so please be praying things go smoothly!

Dave and I are doing well.  He had to get glasses for the first time a few weeks ago.  He thinks they make him look funny, but honestly… I love them!  I think he looks great with them on.  He and I have been *trying* to work out and get healthy together but it’s so hard with my school schedule.  A lot of our meals have been through a drive through lately.  I hate that!  I love to cook and bake, so I’m DYING to eat “real” food again.  Hopefully when my classes end, we’ll eat good… at least for a few weeks anyway!

So that is the madness that is my life right now… and the reason my blog is pretty much dead :(  Hopefully, next quarter my classes won’t take up all my writing time! 

School starts in two weeks.  Until then, we are still having some summer fun!

These last seven months have been a rather difficult time for me, but I’m finally seeing the fruition of all my hard work; in personal issues and at school!  Speaking of school… I currently have a 4.0 GPA in both my classes!  Yep, I pretty much rock.  Guess my kids can certainly nail down who they got their smarts from at this point ;)

As far as personal issues go, a lot of what I’ve been dealing with has not even been mentioned here.  I can say that I have been attacked at the core of my being by those who wish harm on me and my family.  I’ve been cheated out of what is rightfully mine for years, and finally this year decided to take a stand and demand repayment.  I’ve stood strong, held my ground through negative attacks, and am here to say… things are looking very positive.  The best thing is, I’ve chosen to take the high road in these issues and let these evil people show their true colors to others by their own actions.  Finally, it’s happening.  It’s quite satisfying if I must say so myself.

God has led me to where I am at.  I have no doubts that He will continue to guide me and lead me to greatness both academically and personally.  So, I’m here to say… My future is so bright, YOU might want to wear shades too! 

Can you tell my husband is a Tennessee Vols fan?

Believe it or not, I’m actually a Georgia Bulldog fan.  Since I just don’t care as much as my husband does though, the kids always wear Vols fan wear.

I suppose the orange is growing on me. 

We are usually cordial all during college football season. 

 That is, until the Bulldogs play stomp  the Vols.

Then it gets ugly!

So what about you?  Are there team rivalries going on in your household too?