Kindergarten and 3rd grade

I kept meaning to post about Jacob and Kaelyn's first day of school, but then get distracted. So here is my attempt at finishing that goal!

Jacob started third, yup that's what I said, third grade this year! Argh! I can't believe that I have a 3rd grader. The first day of school was on his 8th birthday this year. Poor kid...but I brought doughnuts to class that day and his teacher let him go home early as her birthday present. I don't think it turned out to be too bad of a day. He really likes his teacher and has a few friends from last year in his class. Everyday he comes home and tells me that he learned a new letter in cursive today and that he is learning multiplication. He loves school (boy, am I glad!) Another big milestone for Jacob was his baptism into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints last saturday. It was quite a special day. He was so excited. I was pretty darn proud of him for making that decision. I think I cried a lot that day! Happy tears though. I am still in shock that I have an eight year old. He should be a toddler!

Kaelyn started Kindergarten this year. She really loves it. It's fun to see her in her way-too-big for her backpack walking to class. She is learning sight words, the prospect of reading is really exciting to her, and having a blast meeting new friends. She,unfortunately, has already missed a few days of school due to illnesses. Her immunosuppression is getting her down while her body gets used to all those new germs. I think things will be better as the year goes by. She is still liver healthy and cancer-free. What a joy!

I have started up school too. I am going to the Utah State University Extension pre-Nursing program here in Tooele. Right now I am taking generals and pre-req's for the course online. I am really enjoying it. I get most of my school work done while the kids are in school. It took me a few days to blow the cobwebs out of my brain and get into the swing of things. I have always loved school, and it feels really good to get out there and work toward my goals.

Wade is working really hard to support me in this and has taken a second job. He has always wanted me to go back to school, but circumstances prevented it until now. What a wonderful husband I have. He is doing all he can to help me succeed. I am so thankful for that. I am also so thankful that we are blessed with health and time to be able to do these things.

A joyful life....

Love,

Angie