Just a bit ago, I was looking out my front window watching my children play soccer in the front yard with our neighbor's kids. Five kids in all, and everyone was involved. From ages six to ten, they all managed to find a spot on the field and do their part to contribute to the game. I love this!
They've figured out how to play together, boys and girls, siblings and friends- without any coaxing from us adults. These kids are unique in that they find treasure in being outside, more than being in. On a day like today, in late November, with temperatures hovering around 60, they're relishing every minute of outdoor time.
Childhood disappears in the blink of an eye, and the thing I love about this move, is that my kids are basking in their youth with simple games of soccer, exploring the creek, and games of chase. They bounce from house to house, playing happily for hours on end, until one of us has to make a call saying "send them home!". It's a good problem to have.
Here's to many more years of cheering from the sidelines- Go kids!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Thing 22
This post is long overdue, but I was waiting for the right time, and after this morning's event, I'm ready.
Thing 22 I love about this move is the kid's school. That's right, I LOVE their school. Even better, is that THEY love their school. It wasn't coincidence either. We looked at several schools out here, weighed the pros and cons of each, then we prayed about it. Where we ended up is where God led us; this beautiful small campus (100 families K-12), that takes a Christian education and combines it with a classical curriculum.
The better part of my morning was spent helping Charlie's 5th grade class make a New Jersey cake. They've been studying the counties of New Jersey and today was the celebration. Each child brought in a plain white cake, and then proceeded to cut out the shape of a county. These counties were then assembled on plexiglass, forming the state. Decorating the cake was the best part, as it had to include something "famous" in that county, forcing the kids to create with candy and goodies. You'd be impressed with their ingenuity.
This was right up Charlie's alley- he's a cartographer already, at the young age of 10. Seeing him in his element, enjoying the time with his classmates, brought pure joy to my heart. It didn't hurt that the process involved plenty of sugar!
The blank canvas, soon to be an edible New Jersey.
Can you say "sugar high"???
Charlie's addition to the map
It's almost done...
Ta-da! Aren't they amazing artists?
If you've ever moved with children, you can appreciate how important it is to see your kids adjust and thrive in their new environment. Somehow, we skipped over any "adjustment period". Our kids seamlessly entered this place, as if they'd always been there. That's not by chance, or luck. It's what God does when you obey- he blesses you!
Here are a few other things I LOVE about our school (and the students)
- It's small; Charlie has 13 kids in his class, Audrey has 11.
- It's close to our house (ok, so we planned it that way, but still...)
- Uniforms!
- They expect the children to respect authority- and they do!
- The teenage boys are quick to open doors when they see me approaching- I really really love this.
- Latin in 3rd- 8th grades.
- The way they keep my kids challenged and enthused about learning.
In short, our school is the perfect fit for our family.
Thing 22 I love about this move is the kid's school. That's right, I LOVE their school. Even better, is that THEY love their school. It wasn't coincidence either. We looked at several schools out here, weighed the pros and cons of each, then we prayed about it. Where we ended up is where God led us; this beautiful small campus (100 families K-12), that takes a Christian education and combines it with a classical curriculum.
The better part of my morning was spent helping Charlie's 5th grade class make a New Jersey cake. They've been studying the counties of New Jersey and today was the celebration. Each child brought in a plain white cake, and then proceeded to cut out the shape of a county. These counties were then assembled on plexiglass, forming the state. Decorating the cake was the best part, as it had to include something "famous" in that county, forcing the kids to create with candy and goodies. You'd be impressed with their ingenuity.
This was right up Charlie's alley- he's a cartographer already, at the young age of 10. Seeing him in his element, enjoying the time with his classmates, brought pure joy to my heart. It didn't hurt that the process involved plenty of sugar!
If you've ever moved with children, you can appreciate how important it is to see your kids adjust and thrive in their new environment. Somehow, we skipped over any "adjustment period". Our kids seamlessly entered this place, as if they'd always been there. That's not by chance, or luck. It's what God does when you obey- he blesses you!
Here are a few other things I LOVE about our school (and the students)
- It's small; Charlie has 13 kids in his class, Audrey has 11.
- It's close to our house (ok, so we planned it that way, but still...)
- Uniforms!
- They expect the children to respect authority- and they do!
- The teenage boys are quick to open doors when they see me approaching- I really really love this.
- Latin in 3rd- 8th grades.
- The way they keep my kids challenged and enthused about learning.
In short, our school is the perfect fit for our family.
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