Truly Great Kids

Mark and I were at a parenting course all day. It was called Raising Truly Great Kids by Dr. Tim Kimmel. It was so great! I have only read one of his books called, Grace-based Parenting. Today we learned what that really means and how to apply it. I was so thrilled that Mark was willing to do this with me. I mean we are in this together, raising these 4 blessings together. We bought a few more of his books to read. Mark has already decided what book he is going to read first..wow!

We went out for dinner last nite with friends to the Keg and then go all day today. I really missed the kids and I can tell they missed us too. Jess said tonite that she just likes to know I am home when she goes to sleep. Nash got 2 goals at soccer today, bummed we weren't there but Papa was. Thanks Pops and you too Grams.

We are on our countdown to Disneyland....9 more sleeps!!!!!

A New Year

A new year has begun! We had such a relaxing holiday! We finally got together with my brother and his family to swap some presents and celebrate his birthday. We went to visit Mark's mom on the island for a few days. It rained but we all had a great time and were able to get in abit of visiting. While we were gone my Grampa ended up in the hospital for a week. He has pneumonia and they thought for awhile it could be TB so he was in isolation. We all had to garb up to go in for a visit. Happy he is back at mom's and we will see how things go and how his health improves.

We started school this week, only on Thursday and Friday. We all have to get back into our groove. The kids would really rather play. It is amazing how we take our education so for granted. Kids in other countries would love to be learning. We will carry on and pray for better attitudes.