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Busy

August 31, 2011 jennifer Musings on Life and Beauty

I feel like I’m “busy as a bee” this week, trying to do so many things in so many different areas. Trying to introduce new routines and habits to my family now that school is in session. Trying to finish lots of little projects as well as use the harvest our gardens are offering so abundantly right now. I’ve got a massive list of things that need attention, all of them competing for my time. I also have a two year old that has been sad and needy with all the big kids gone. And I have a heart that wants to pause and take it all in. There is much to share but no time to process it or type it all out!

Does this time of year do the same to you?

Back to work, Jennifer

Kindergarten

August 29, 2011 jennifer Musings on Life and Beauty

Well, he’s off. My little guy is at school for the first time.

He was unusually quiet and calm this morning. It was as if he’d grown up in his sleep. I’m curious to see if it’s a new change in general or just his response to something new.

I love this smile:

We parked at the school so I could walk him in. He held my hand in the parking lot and that was it. He didn’t need a kiss, a hug, or even a good-bye. He did let me take one picture of him and then he turned and walked into the room.

I am so excited to go pick him up in a little while! I’m grateful we have half-day kindergarten. I don’t know if I could part with this face for more than 3 hours.

Jennifer

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Love this girl

August 25, 2011 jennifer Musings on Life and Beauty

With the older five back in school, I’m treasuring my last week with the three little ones home all day. Next week my 5 year old son starts kindergarten, and then this little doll will be my biggest one at home in the mornings. Gasp! How did that happen?!? How is it that I suddenly find myself with just two children at home for 3 hours each day?

It reminds me how little time I have left with all of them. I’m going to treasure these hours.

And these faces:

Oh, I feel so lucky to have her in my life!

Hopeful Homemaker