Wow. Another school year is about to begin. I'm in awe of how the summer has flown by and how this year really is coming towards it's end. I'm sad for things that will be missed and for our summer freedom (while not really all that free) is coming to an end. Ellie & Eva will start first grade (in separate classrooms but in the same school.) My few years of teaching were in first grade at South and I remember fondly the happy progression of those little people. I can't believe our girls are about to embark. It makes them seem so big, and really they are so big!
Perspective I say, is an amazing thing. In March we welcomed our newest peanut, Esther Clara. Having a newborn and "big kids" is amazingly easier than having a newborn and little kids! Whoever said two years apart was the ticket -- they lied! It's actually the 6 year span that's perfect! We've been so delighted by the smooth transition from a family of 5 to a family of 6. Seriously, once you're outnumbered it's a wash! Really though, all of our girls LOVE being little mommies. Ellie despises a spitty face and is diligent about wiping Esther's face, much to her demise. She actually doesn't mind a spitty face! She's getting to the ripe age of 5 months, where she's going to let someone know when they've wronged her! What a joyful baby though. It's amazing to see how God gives each their unique personality and preferences. Esther LOVES music and bounces, laughs and dances in her bouncer, while Eva accompanies her on foot circling the bouncer. Ellie doesn't enjoy the song and dance in quite the same fashion and usually watches from a far off spot with hands over her ears. Emma loves the piano and is learning new songs at lightening speed! I'm thinking if our girls ever start a band, Ellie can be the one in the sound booth with the ear phones running all those BUTTONS!
Life is good. Even though there are never enough hours in the day or days in the week, we're learning to enjoy and embrace those that we have!
As we look towards school starting, I started thinking about lugging all that "Ellie-stuff" into school. For the first time actually looked into a handicapped license plate. That's a really permanent and visual thing, that we've avoided until now. When Nicholas and I talked about it this week, he was totally supportive of the idea. It just makes sense he said. So, tomorrow I'll take my papers and drive down to our courthouse and pick up plates with the little wheelchair logo. A lot of my friends have the little cowboy for the cattleman's club or the apple for the teachers, those are all demonstrations of their support for those clubs and groups. This is a club I'd rather not be a part of and I guess have tried to hide in, until now. This year it's become clear to us that people know. We've been through all the phases, every book calls it something different. I think perhaps, now, we're moving towards acceptance. Acceptance ... and expectation.
In a little less than two weeks, I will put on the Step Up race. This is my third year coordinating the event. What started as the desire to keep the event alive, has now transitioned to a fundraiser for Rett Research. This year 100% of the profits will go to Girl Power 2 Cure, a charity dedicated to CURING Rett Syndrome. I like the sounds of that and that's something I'm willing to work for, to expect. We pray with our sincerest hearts that one day, a cure will come to unlock our sweet girl. I tear, thinking about the things she'll have to say when that day comes. So, if you're a friend or family, or close by come join us in a race for a cure. Half Marathon, Relay Half Marathon and 5k Events. August 30, 2014 Starting @ 7:30am King's Pointe Resort.
Register or donate here... www.stepupstormlake.webs.com . We can't thank you enough for your support!
~Angie
