100th Post- Only 22 Days Left!

Every day that I haven't written- makes it harder to come back and write... So much has happened that I don't know where to begin.

When I started this blog (which really started as mass e-mails) so much was happening that I HAD to have an outlet. There was just way too much flooding my brain and I needed someway to release it.

Thankfully, life has gotten easier. I'm a little less stressed and a lot more encouraged, so writing hasn't been as necessary. To me, anyway. I hear many of you need me to share with you : )

Where to start.... I guess where I left off. We did go on a second field trip- this time to an elderly care facility and it went really well. We walked about 1/2 a mile to the center, participated in 5 nutrition centers and then walked home. The kids had a good time and enjoyed the change of scenery. So did Mrs. Gentle : )

That day was also very special because my two cousins were able to come to school. Katie and Emma, 6th and 5th graders, respectively, came to school and enjoyed my kids. Katie read to many of kids and Emma colored with my girls. It was a very special and sweet time. They are my two favorite kids in the whole world!

After that, it was Spring Break. It was wonderful. One day I went shopping with my mom, mother-in-law and aunt. Ross took a day off and we went hiking and had a picnic lunch. I had a minor procedure to find out what was going on with my tummy and the doctor concluded that my colitis is in "complete remission." That sounds like good news to me!

Since then, school has been crazy, but good. So much has to happen before the end of the year! My kids have learned so much, but there is still much to learn. We are singing God Bless America in a school wide performance in a few weeks and are looking for other fun things to do as the days get warmer.

Thanks for sticking it out with me. This year has probably been the best challenge God has ever given me and I am so thankful to have you walking it with me : )