{softie}

Evan is sitting in the floor crying because he just killed a fly.

Noah is crying because he is laughing so hard at his brother.

{t.r.o.u.b.l.e}

I see it in my future!

* Remember that call to the teacher re: kissing?
* Well, there have been "discussions" since. And, for the record it's the she kissing the he.
* And, she apparently has an accomplice that holds him down. Nice.
* He received his first LOVE letter today. Ouch to my heart!! The girl has it bad considering all the hearts and "I {heart} Evan" on it.
* He asked and received a phone number today scribbled on his hand. From a FIFTH grade girl. She is innocent as she thinks he's a cute little kid. He, not so much.

I'm praying now!

{for the sake of remembering}

Not that I will ever forget as I think it was my fear that it would never happen. But, he continues to shock me silly.

Evan loaded into the car yesterday as he was talking {ahem, screaming} and talking so stinkin fast{uh...like his Aunt Angie} that I had to have him repeat it three times. And, the once I heard it, had to have him repeat it once again. Student of the Month. Yay! And, in his defense, it wasn't that I was fearful it wasn't in him, I was just fearful it wouldn't get out. If you know him, you understand. :) He is one happy boy and I am one proud mommy!

Then, Noah explains he had his online reading evaluation. Although he has always read at a high level - even I had to read it twice. Soooo proud! And, even more so of the effort he is putting in this year. He is reading so much more than what is required and ENJOYING it. It makes Evan so mad because it cuts into their evening play time. :)

And, tonight at music, bombshell #2. Evan is apparently picking it up much quicker than what is typical. Who knew? He does not like to practice which is a real issue. But, if he will.......Noah may have little brother nipping at his heels.

In saying all of that....I truly am not bragging. Just so happy to see them grow and learn!

{my world is spinning}

a little fast right now. Thus, I fell off the planet again.

Of course,it's busy, busy right now with the fall sessions. But, the end is in sight. So, today is the first day I've actually been home in forever. It's nice.
Although I have a bazillion edits to do, pictures to deliver/mail, etc.

Unfortunately, things took a definite changein course when we got the call from Scott's dad early Saturday that his grandmother had taken a turn for the worse through the night and they were calling the family in. Heartbreaking. I had a wedding in Gravette and I could not even stop to see her on my way out of town because I HAD to get through that wedding very focused. So, if Scott has been "up" -he, we and/or the kids have been there. I will write another day about how precious she has been to me. It's amazing that she's been "my grandma Mildred" longer than any of my own grandmothers were. It is really tough right now, especially to see my FIL go through this. He's so not ready to let her go.

A fall party for Evan to plan. Why was it not this difficult the first time around??

I'll stop for now, just wanted everyone to know I am still here! ha! {I've rec'd some sweet texts checking in on me!}

{my new favorite song.....}

Praying for the precious Coston Family.......can't wait for them to bring sweet Dex home!!!!

{gotta run}

just a little update....i'm still running. which is a big, big thing!

although my course has changed {which stinks right now}. i won' even tell you where i am running.

endurance wise i've had a definite improvement and I am starting to see some results physically as well. yay! yay! yay! I'm somewhat bummed because I have not lost any weight since my first two weeks - but, my jeans are fitting better - so I will take that.

best part: i actually look forward to it!!!

{it's here}

My holiday season has officially begun.

I am sipping it now.