Summer was ...a much needed time be together and grow together as a family! It was not always easy...some days were really difficult. But, by the end of August it felt like we had turned a huge corner and our family life feels much more natural (or normal-if there is a normal) than it did in days previous!
We did not anticipate sending all 4 kids off to school this fall, but, after a few evaluations on little Marta, and realizing how much Caroline thrives in the classroom environment...we are in full swing...and it could not be going better!!
Below, Isabel's first day of 2nd grade with Maestra Koop! She is off to a wonderful year...loving being immersed back in the Spanish language, reading like crazy, and enjoying her friends at school and being a big sis at home! Wow...has she grown up in the last 10 month!
Silas was very happy to start Kindergarten with Maestra Zondervan! He is so social and has turned a huge corner since school started! His teacher is a gift in setting a godly example, having strong expecations, and encouraging him to be the best he can be! He is thriving and has come so far since this past spring! He loves hanging out with other little boys, and has informed me that he has begun talking to God about having a little brother! Ay!
Caroline continues to amaze me! She has adapted and bonded to us so well! She is such a joyful little girl with an eagerness towards life! The big question was do we send her to an English or Spanish preschool. Given the fact that as of June, she has lost all of her Spanish, we decided to enroll her back into the El Puente program as she has picked up English so quickly. Her English comprehension is still not there, but, it's just preschool, so, we think having both is a win for her eagerness to learn! She is blessed to have Maestra Schrotenboer and Rodriguez. The 2 teachers compliment eachother so well...and Caroline is thrilled to be going 3 afternoons a week to the same school that big sis and big brother go!
And Martita! Out baby! 2 and half and still one strong willed baby girl! We met with Early On and have been so blessed. We had a speech therapist, occupational therapist, and physical therapist visit a few times this summer...and it had become clear that Marta is definitely delayed in all 3 areas, specifically her speech...so, she too, is off to Early On 2 mornings a week! This program is a gift, and already we have seen Marta grow in so many areas! Her speech is still a big frustration for her...so, we anticipate this being a year of making great strides with her language...we are hopeful anyways!
Having 4 kids under the age of 7 is a big undertaking! But, for me, it has brought nothing but great joy, total exhaustion, and lots of blessings in the last 10 months! God continues to show me that His mercies are new each day, there is no other way to live than surrendering each day to Him, and when the Spirit gives me that nudge, I better move, because I would never want to miss out on all that He has planned for my life!
Obviously, our 4 kids are a result of listening to that "nudge"...even when it just didn't seem to make sense...and so is El Puente at ZCS! And God continues to provide and confirm the His ways are perfect even if they don't always make sense! It really has been amazing to experience! So, being back into the swing of homework, routines, field trips, carpooling...and all that goes along with having our kids in school...it has been wonderful! I think I was meant to be a "mom on the go!" Not that I don't enjoy a quiet Saturday afternoon at home, I just appreciate it more now that our weeks are so full! It's good to be back in school! I have great anticipation to see what God has in store for this year!
It's not going to be one of those big years where we are pursuing an adoption or selling a house...nope...our plate is full...and we are very content to just "be" for this period in our life! After almost 12 years of pursuing our family, having to look ahead... we finally feel complete! But, I've learned long ago...never say never...so we continue on...not looking to far ahead, but, taking one day at a time!
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