Growing Up

I am amazed at how much the kids have grown physically over this summer. Both kids got new shoes the other day. L went up one size while M went up two sizes! Both need new clothes since the ones they have are getting smaller on them. M was doing somersaults yesterday all over the living room floor. He was so excited when he flipped himself over!

Academically, both are growing as well. L is in the fourth grade. Although we have our struggles with schooling, I have seen great progress when looking at the big picture. M is talking all the time now. The other day while I was correcting his behavior he put his hands on his hips and clearly said, "I'm so mad at you, Momma." We are working on potty training and bedtime routines. Last week the kids made their goals of doing their bedtime routines, room time goals, and falling asleep on their own. So far this week, M has made his goal and L is only stickers away.

Emotionally great strides have been made in L's life. She has graduated from two counselling programs and we are targeting a hiatus from therapy around Christmas time. Her counselors feel that she is growing into an emotionally healthy child.

Spiritually, they are learning more and more scripture and God is working on their hearts. L has made a profession of faith and seeks to please the Lord. AWANA has been a great tool for this. Personally, I need to learn to rely more on the Lord than on myself. I really struggle with wanting to be in control of everything and at times my stress level is through the roof. Tonight I am praising God for His work in our lives! It is because of Him and Him alone that I am who I am, faults and all.

Glen was so good to me today. He took the kids to the Wild Animal Park for the better part of the day. I had time to clean, do laundry, and read for fun. I know that this time today was vital to my mental state of being. I am so thankful for such a wise husband. All in all, today has been a blessed day!