I can't believe that it's the last day of August! We've had quite the month! We returned back from Michigan and found out about 5 days later that Stephen's Grandpa passed away. So we hopped back onto the airplane and headed back out to Michigan. We had a quick trip to visit with family and say our goodbyes. It was good to be there and we were so grateful we were able to see him just a week earlier, when we were out there originally. I'm sad I never knew him when he was in his prime, but I've loved having a grandpa again even if it was for just a few years through marriage. He was such a happy man, even when things were hard and his was very sick. He always greeted you with a big smile and a positive attitude. Something I want to do more of! :)
In the midst of traveling to a funeral. I tried to unpack my classroom and get ready for the little kiddos to start school. I would have to say, I would much rather move my house than an entire classroom. It was such hard work and took tons of time. My poor husband didn't have a wife for about a week straight. Sorry sweetheart! I've been back to the grind and busy as ever, since the kids started school a week or so ago. I have a great little class this year. There's only 10 of them, but boy they are such a handful. I am so grateful I have two full-time aides in my classroom this year. I don't know if I could do it without them. They are truly lifesavers. I'm sure there will be many more funny stories to come with this group. One of my little boys struggles a lot with language and keeps calling me "Mr. Holden" Hey...at least he has the last part right. We'll work on the rest!
Also, Stephen is back doing the school thing too. Only he's at BYU working on his MBA.He finished his last day with his "real job" this month and traded in a brief case for a backpack full of books. In a small way, it made me really miss the college life of classes and being on campus. But only in a small way. I guess I now have to become some-what of a cougar fan with him getting his MBA there. However, I'll always be an Aggie at heart.
We also have his little brother James living with us for a semester. It's been fun to have him around too. He's a great kid and just got back from his mission this summer. So we're easing him back in to "real life" and are very excited to have him around.
What a crazy end to such a relaxing summer! It was a good one though and we're enjoying life and all that it brings!
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I have sure been thinking of all of you starting another school year. I wish I could snap my fingers and be there to help set up classrooms and decorate and see the kiddos for a LITTLE WHILE. I can't help but worry about a few of my students from years past as all teachers do. I am grateful to be where I am at though. Do you have a small group class? I don't remember. Sorry about the death in your family. I hope things are settling down and you are feeling good about your new school and class. I can't believe school has already been in session for a month.
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