Yeah, so what...

I'm gonna brag on my kids...AGAIN! Aubrie is so sweet and lovely, I can hardly stand it:) She is such a good girl at home and at school. Last week she got a special award for being Responsible. Her teacher told Mitch that they were working on a way to try and clone her! Mitch took the duty of attending the assembly and I told him to take a picture of her alone with her award smiling away and of course, he forgot and he lost her award paper. Aubrie got a great report card. She is learning so well and helping other students who struggle. She loves music, art and recess and she likes to take hot lunch to get salads to eat. Aubrie loves the routine of school and looks forward to each activity or class she gets to participate in. Picking out her school clothes each day is something she likes to do and let me tell you this girl's got some taste. I didnt say it was good taste either. I took her shopping the other day and she picked out boots that are silver! I dont think they are the cutest but I want her to feel comfortable in choosing her own clothes and just making decisions for herself that she likes. Yesterday when I was driving Bryn to school she said " I want to be a big sister Mom." And I replied "Well you will get to be when the baby comes" Brynley said quickly " No mom, a BIG sister like Aubrie." Brynley adores her and Aubrie has much patience with her on most days, which I truly admire and a thankful for:)

Caleb got his report card today and got all A's. His teacher wrote me an email and said this "Caleb worked so hard on his Nonfiction Story and (of course) his work was exemplary. When he finished, he helped another student who was really struggling. I was incredibly pleased and impressed with his kindness, patience, and his teaching ability. Your little guy is going to be the most AMAZING man when he grows up. He is already spewing with integrity and…I could go on and on and on. He’s amazing! I really enjoy having him in class. He really contributes to the goodness of the class! WOW!"
He got the Golden Pen award at school last week for Outstanding Writing. His teacher said he has such talent for writing!

Nothing makes me more pleased in life than to get these kinds of comments about our kids. Caleb is such a good kid that I find myself hoping and praying that it continues for the years to come. Only time will tell but for now I am going to praise them for being good and being leaders when it matters most. I am asked what we do different in our home. I cannot answer this question. Mitch and I are simply blessed to have such amazing examples in our life-Caleb, Aubrie and Brynley. I just told him the other day that we need to take life lessons from our kids more often. I feel that they teach us more than we teach them. Their love and forgiveness inspires me. The goodness and innocence that fills their hearts, feeds my spirit each day. Sure they are kids and they can drive me crazy but more often than not, they impress me to no end. I am feeling very grateful and hope that I can be the best mom to them...because they deserve it.