First Week of School

Our first week of school was not uneventful.  Silas has been dealing with a muscle bleed all week.  We've had a couple trips to the ER for factor.  Nevertheless, it wasn't a bad week.  It takes about 5 hours to get through all the books.  The kids are doing really well.  It is very nice to have 2 official students now.  I think Isaiah enjoys not being the only one in school anymore, and Ana really enjoys it too.  We went on a couple afternoon adventures.  It would've been more if Silas and I weren't in the ER Monday night and Thursday night.

Monday, during our "book school" time, it started to rain.  It was not thundering.  So, I let the kids play out in the rain.  It was so awesome.  It has been so dry, and on top on that, Malakai had been in a  cast for almost a month and a half.  Now, it was raining, and they could all just have a blast getting soaked!  When the rain slowed down, they came back in and got back to their books.

Science Class with Daddy, the best Science teacher ever.  Seriously.

On Tuesday, we went to Nanny's place.  Nanny was Matt's babysitter from infancy through most of his childhood.  She lives in a retirement home now.  We met her at the back door, and she took us out to the patio.  The basket of her walker was stocked with cookies, juice, lemonade, cups, and napkins.  We sat and talked while the children ran around in the grass.  I let Ana take pictures.  Then, we went inside to look at the birds.  Nanny's place has a big bird cage.  It is the highlight of the visit for the kids.

After we left Nanny's, we stopped at the park.   They always love that!  Then, we went to visit Great Grandma right across the street at Liberty Village.  We came right as the residents were having dessert. The children are such a blessing to that crowd.  I hear many sweet loving comments from the people while we're there.  One lady, Marie, would keep Silas if I let her.  She loves the children so much.  She always wants to hold Silas, and . . . you know, she kinda reminds me of my Granny.  Hm, I never realized that until now.  

When Grandma was done with her meal, she was moved to the t.v. room where the kids were sitting and playing on the floor.  That didn't last too long.  Malakai thought it was more fun to spread out puzzle pieces.  So, we got everything picked up and went to Grandma's room.  Lots more energetic playing continued, and Marie came to the door.  She stayed in the doorway talking and playing with the kids.  Then, she asked me, "Can I come in?"  Grandma said, "Well, of course she can!"  So, then, Marie joined us in Grandma's room.  We left after a while and came home.  Whew, that was a busy afternoon!

Our next adventure was on Wednesday.  Matt took Ana out golfing.  It was her first time out.  He'd found her some golf clubs just her size and in a bag, all pink!!  While they were golfing, I took the boys to the park.

Thursday was stormy all day.  It was GREAT!!!  The grass is green again, and Aldada is looking radiant!  Well, "radiant" may be an overstatement, but much better anyway!

On Friday, we went to the library, but it was closed.  That was a total bummer.  We'll be back, though.

Now, the week is over.  Matt starts nursing school on Monday.  We will be on a much more consistent schedule.  I am very happy about this year.  Things are going well, not perfectly, but well.  :o)