Surprises, Surprises

Kids are just full of surprises. I don't just mean the "turn around and find them standing on the counter" kind of surprises, either (although, my kids are FULL of those). I'm talking about the surprises that make you so very proud (although it IS impressive that Cam can climb handles of the kitchen cabinets).

This week, I am SO surprised and proud of my little ones. Cameron, has totally impressed me with his being the "tough guy." Never, ever, ever did I think that he would take going to school so well. I ALWAYS said, "Cam needs Faith." Well, he has yet to cry at school, and it is quite the opposite. Faith needs Cam.  Faith is really stepping it up this week, though. She didn't cry today...after only three days! WOOHOO! Mallory, who I so feared of leaving home by herself, is actually soaking it up! I think that she is enjoying the solo time. She has her own book bag and does her own thing while Faith and Cam are away. She has yet to cry about being alone. So...yes...my kids have surprised me this week, and they have made me so, so proud.

Faith and Cam really seem to like school. They are quick to tell me of the kids that have "moved apples" or done something inappropriate, which makes me fearful of what THEY are doing. Haha. I would really love to be a fly on the wall in there. I'm a bit disappointed in that when I finally get home, they have tired of talking about school. I want details!!! They look at me like, "Mom. We are so over talking about school." HAHA!

On another note, the sitter is out this week. My family is so wonderful. We have grandparents, great-grandparents, and aunts pitching in. How great is that?! I think that the kids are liking the change-up although they miss their Granny B.  I am having to take on more at home with more washing and tidying up (Granny B normally handles much of this). Call me crazy, but I am enjoying it (ask me on Friday and the story may be different). I often tire of relying on other people to do things that I feel like I should be doing (don't judge...I can be a control freak). So, for now, I am liking taking on these extra duties. FOR. NOW.

Here is a pic that Cody sent me this morning. I make him send me one most mornings. The kids think they have to take one every day, as well. They actually mentioned taking a picture to Cody first. LOL!

I will post a pic of Mallory tomorrow. Right now, she is soaking it up by spending the night with Pat and YaYa...a special treat since she does not get to go to school. She is loving it, and I am sure that I will have a cute pic to come!