Smith Family Ice Cream Scoop: Back to SCHOOL Baby!!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Back to SCHOOL Baby!!

Yes, today was the first day back to school for my kids. Since they all like school, I don't have to feel guilty about liking them going to school, right? I can't say it better than one my bestest friends, Felicia ... "The only crying I did was yesterday, when I thought that I might not survive the final 18 hours of summer break without self-destructing. If I never hear the words, "Mom, I'm hungry" again, it will be too soon."

Aubrey didn't have a great day today, but everything will be fine and dandy. (As long as she can get Photography next semester...)

Tyler had his first day in middle school... yup, the whole locker thing, going to different classes thing, no recess thing... he's excited. See, if there's no recess, there's less chance of getting in trouble! ;)

Cooper had an awesome day... he loves his new teachers (he has one in the morning and a different one in the afternoon), he gets a big kid desk, he has friends in his class, and all is right with the world.

And me? My house looks like nothing got accomplished, but I did stuff... made business cards, learned how to download free fonts (thanks Charlotte, my photoshop guru!!), learned how to do stuff for the apron girls blog (thanks V, my blogging as a business expert!!), folded mountains of laundry, washed the car, and did a photoshoot this evening... oh, I have SO many plans! Thank goodness school is back in session!

7 comments:

The Oylers said...: So cute , all of them. They just look all grown up. I know you may not have been too sad about them being back in school today, but I was and so were my girls. Sounds like you got a lot done today. oh and I need copies of those pics of our family from this summer.; 9:21 PM
tracy said...: I cannot imagine what life would be like if I had a whole day...or at least 6 hours to myself! My life is always so full of children that I just can't picture it.

Did you get my email last week about violins and violin teachers?

All of your children look great and so so old! Little Cooper is so grown up! I remember when he was a baby and went to a babysitter during Blythe's lessons - my that was an eternity ago! I think Fall of 2001?; 10:17 PM
Amy said...: Love the back to school shots! And the fonts! I am very jealous that your kids are in school. I cannot wait until that time. Having 5 at home leaves me little time for anything...; 9:18 AM
Mike, Sha, Kenna, Kate, & Garrett said...: Such good looking kids. I actually miss the excitement of getting ready for a new school year-ya know, buying all the school supplies and clothes. I am a bit of a nerd though.;) HOpe is gets better for Aubrey and hoping all goes well for the boys. Didn't know you didn't know about the free fonts. Should have asked me. love ya!; 10:10 AM
Rachel Holloway said...: In my defense (as far as back to school goes) my first was going for the FIRST time. :) It brought on some tears...

:)

What great back to school shots! Tried to call you today. Couldn't get a hold of you. So life goes...right?; 3:00 PM
Vicki said...: Very nice pictures and I love the lettering you put on them! :-); 3:41 PM
Candace said...: Your kids are so stinkin cute!!!! Starting a new school year is so exciting when you're their age! I'm glad to hear that at least two out of three had a great first day. :); 11:16 AM

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To Do Today

* Embrace this day with an enthusiastic welcome, no matter how it looks. The covenant with God to which you are true enables you to become enlightened by him, and nothing is impossible for you.
* When you are physically sick, tired, or in despair, steer your thoughts away from yourself and direct them, in gratitude and love, toward God.
* In your life there have to be challenges. They will either bring you closer to God and therefore make you stronger, or they can destroy you. But you make the decision of which road you take.
* First and foremost, you are a spirit child of God. If you neglect to feed your spirit, you will reap unhappiness. Don't permit anything to detract you from this awareness.
* You cannot communicate with God unless you have first sacrificed your self-oriented natural man and have brought yourself into the lower levels of meekness, to become acceptable for the Light of Christ.
* Put all frustrations, hurt feelings, and grumblings into the perspective of your eternal hope. Light will flow into your soul.
* Pause to ponder the suffering Christ felt in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the awareness of the depth of gratitude for him, you appreciate every opportunity to show your love for him by diligently serving in his Church.
* God knows that you are not perfect. As you suffer about your imperfections, he will give you comfort and suggestions of where to improve.
* God knows better than you what you need. He always attempts to speak to you. Listen, and follow the uncomfortable suggestions that he makes to us--everything will fall into its place.
* Avoid any fear like your worst enemy, but magnify your fear about the consequences of sin.
* When you cannot love someone, look into that person's eyes long enough to find the hidden rudiments of the child of God in him.
* Never judge anyone. When you accept this, you will be freed. In the case of your own children or subordinates, where you have the responsibility to judge, help them to become their own judges.
* If someone hurts you so much that your feelings seem to choke you, forgive and you will be free again.
* Avoid at all cost any pessimistic, negative, or criticizing thoughts. If you cannot cut them out, they will do you harm. On the road toward salvation, let questions arise but never doubts. If something is wrong, God will give you clarity but never doubts.
* Avoid rush and haste and uncontrolled words. Divine light develops in places of peace and quiet. Be aware of that as you enter places of worship.
* Be not so much concerned about what you do, but do what you do with all your heart, might, and strength. In thoroughness is satisfaction.
* You want to be good and to do good. That is commendable. But the greatest achievement that can be reached in our lives is to be under the complete influence of the Holy Ghost. Then he will teach us what is really good and necessary to do.
* The pain of sacrifice lasts only one moment. It is the fear of the pain of sacrifice that makes you hesitate to do it.
* Be grateful for every opportunity to serve. It helps you more than those you serve.
* And finally, when you are compelled to give up something or when things that are dear to you are withdrawn from you, know that this is your lesson to be learned right now. But know also that, as you are learning this lesson, God wants to give you something better.

from "Unleashing the Dormant Spirit by F. Enzio Busche