Annie and James started school a week and a half ago, fifth grade for Annie and second grade for James. It’s hard to believe that this is their last year at the same school until Annie is a SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL and James is a Freshman. The beginning of the year has been good, but bittersweet. They miss their friends and the comfortable familiarity of their classrooms. Distance learning is much different than it was at the end of the last school year. My kids are getting live instruction every day, and while it’s very hard for my wiggly James to adjust to sitting in front of a computer for hours, I’ve already seen positive effects. They both love being able to see and interact with their teachers and classmates. I’m so impressed by and thankful for all the hard work that their teachers (and all educators!) have been putting in. Teachers are heroes!

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Fun Finds
~This broom is AMAZING for picking up pet hair off of rugs. AH-MAZE-ING.
~Today is the last day of Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale!
~Since I sit next to James while he does his distance learning, I wanted some pretty plants to brighten things up a bit…but not REAL plants, because I can’t keep those alive. Black thumbs!
Happy Sunday, everyone! Stay safe out there.
Lindsay says:
Annie has become Mike’s absolute TWIN.
Allie says:
Yes indeed-but much prettier! James is the only one where you can really see both parents, though he mostly looks like Heather.
Jen says:
I live in Southwest Louisiana. It is a poor area and rural in spots but it is RICH in character and doing what’s right when things go sideways. This community pulls together and gets things done. There’s no race, creed, economic divide, it’s brother helping brother. My little town had citizens out cutting trees at first light. Women in town came together and have been cooking 3 meals a day for the 90 something linemen. The Cajun Navy has hit the ground running bringing in much needed supplies and rescuing those that need rescuing. Lake Charles looks far worse in person than the pictures show. My heart is breaking at the destruction but rejoicing in the love that is pouring out from the citizens right now.
twingles says:
i can’t get that damn broom to work! If there’s a method to your madness, please share!
Amanda Krieger says:
Love hearing that your kids have had a mostly positive experience with virtual school. my kids start virtually next tuesday and i’m hoping it’ll be the same for us!