Sorry I have been missing in action most of the summer.  It has been very busy!  My computer has been very busy with 4 kids at home. 

This summer had lots of camps, fairs, family time and vacations.  This summer had some heartbreak too.  We lost my father to cancer this summer.  It is still surreal and I didn't really think it would happen at some level.  It was still a shock.

So as we are trying to recover as a family, we came home to a week of county fair obligations, and now school begins today for Jacob and tomorrow for the rest of the kids.

Did I mention Jacob starts seminary this year?  He will attend a church class for teens from 6 am to 6:40 am each weekday morning before school.  That starts next week.  Doug is running cross country this year. His practices will be after school.  Maggie and Doug are in band and Maggie is in choir too.  When Curt turns 8 he will be in the Cubs.  The schedules are getting more complicated as years go by.  I just hope the van holds up to all this ramming around back and forth.

I think bedtime will be about 7:30.   (I wish)

Jacob is going to attend Ohio Virtual Academy this year for  9th grade.  It was decided after many prayers.  Today is the first day.  He is excited and seems to like the idea of it.  We have met some families at functions that have made the choice too. The staff was awesome and very helpful.   I am hoping for a good year.

Today is open house for the rest of the kids.  We get Doug's schedule and we find out who Maggie and Curt have for teachers.  We also get to haul the 30 pound back packs to school with all the supplies in them and empty them out so they don't have to take them on the bus. 

My to do list seems 1000 miles long.  I am trying not to be overwhelmed by it all.  One day and one hour at a time. That is my motto for this year so far.  Once the schedule gets rolling I think I will be more at ease.  I am sure things will be running like clockwork by May. :)