September. Just like that, the traces of summer slip away. Ross and I find ourselves back into the chaos of our teaching jobs. I wish the words "chaos" and "teaching" didn't have to go hand in hand. But that seems to be the way it rolls in our corner of the world.
We transition into another season. Up at 6am. To work by 7am. Lisa (our wonderful nanny) shows up at 7am. The kids transition into spending at least half their day with her.
I'm happy to say my schedule has me home by noon. Well, its a hectic sort of happy. I power through 4 class periods with classes overflowing...then pack up and zoom home. Its pretty tiring, too be honest. I had this amazing image of myself as this "supermommy" rushing home to bake cookies, take outings, and lead art projects with my energetic little toddlers. Alas. Right now, the best thing I have achieved (after a week with their nap times being different from each other) is to realign their nap schedule. I did attempt to stroll with them down to the bank one afternoon, and then for a little ice cream. But, I was so pooped after the outing (and both kids were crying for a nap on the walk home) that I needed a nap myself. Sigh. So much for image as supermom.
Luckily, the weather has been gorgeous. Here are some images of the last few weekends as we embrace the last of the long summer days and greet the early days of autumn:
September blooms in Maple Falls...views from last weekend
(what can I say. We love it up here. Sue and Shirely's farm in the mountains...)
Picnic and Canoeing at Baker Lake
(Ross recognizing his dream. He gets to introduce the little ones to their first canoe float...)
And yet another weekend... A picnic at Silver Lake
(My first time ever in a kayak. I loved it...)
August 18th, 2009. An important day. We re-adopt the babies in a U.S. court.
(That's the judge in the middle. Also present was Uncle Jim ~ who donated many hours for us as our lawyer...and always supportive Aunt Linda).
So, we continue to enjoy our weekends as long as the warm weather lasts! Blogging is getting trickier. And I can't help but wonder who is really out there reading this. So...maybe let me know if you are still with me. :0) Reach out...communicate!
(leaving a comment is ok too...)Enjoy your autumn days!
Until then ~ back to the grind.
5 comments:
I'm reading it!!! I totally understand the school chaos. I can't imagine doing that right now. I think you are super mom for doing all of those things you've done this summer. Don't compare yourself to someone who is a cartoon character. Beautiful babies, beautiful family.
I'm checking on a weekly basis and trust me I'm reading. This is our only way to keep in touch with the growing babies. I know it's hard to update often, but trust me we appreciate all you do.
The experiences that you are sharing with the kids are wonderful. And then to share them on the blog with friends and family ----You are indeed super parents!!! Jonas and Jember are so beautiful- Thank you for taking the time to keep all of us posted!!
Naomi
I'm here! I so like looking at your babies! They make me happy! Isn't the beginning of the school year the hardest?? Hang in there. Summer is only about 9 months away!
LOve the pics and updates!!!
Love from the islands.
Susan and Steve
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