Paul entered Kindergarten and Claire entered second grade. We were pleased to learn that Claire's teacher knew her and loved her before she even entered the second grade classroom. Claire loves reading and covers just about as many books as Sarah. She is also excited about learning to multiply. She is matter of fact and solid in her opinions and knowledge. She also is perceptive and often makes Sarah pause with her insights.
Paul loves his kindergarten teacher and mostly likes going to school. If you ask him, it's a gamble whether he will answer in the positive or the negative. He definitely would rather be home with Mama, but he is slowly adjusting to the fact he'll be at school every day. He does have many friends and several girls try to hug him each day when he leaves the building. He wasn't in any sports this year, but he is by far the most athletic in the family and constantly inventing new sports and climbing walls (literally).
Adam discovered Mark Twain in 2013. He's been working through the biographies, which are at least 1,000 pages each, but taking a break to read short stories. He also found a new love of sharing literature with the children and read them both Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer this year. They've started working on Treasure Island.
Sarah compiled some of her blog entries into book fashion. This was a huge step for me for several reasons.
1. I completed a childhood goal by writing a book.
2. I found out that some of my writing is actually worth paying for.
3. I learned how to make an epub.
4. I can google myself and find myself on amazon now!
My book is only available in electronic format. It's my first one and it's a trial run/learning process. I would be honored if you read, it, though! If you have a Kindle, you can download it directly to your Kindle device. If you have an Ipad or other Apple device, you must first download the Kindle App and then go to amazon and get it. If you have a Nook, like me, I'm sorry, it just won't work.
Here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Goofiness-Grace-Sarah-Boyette-ebook/dp/B00HBQUFL0/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
At the beginning of 2013 I came up with the idea that going to seminary would be a good idea for me. I could learn more about faith, the Bible, and people and become a theological writer. I planned to get started in 2023. At the end of 2013 I am reading several theological tomes to prepare for orientation. I'll be attending seminary next semester!
If you ask me how I will balance everything, or what my plan is, the answer is that I don't know. I work two jobs, have two kids, two dogs, and a husband. But, just a year ago I hadn't even considered going back to school and I'm just stepping forward on faith. It's pretty crazy that I don't know how long this will take or where I will end up, but life is short and you have to take chances where you can.
2013 has been so full of surprises that we can't wait for 2014 to begin!
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