Now imagine instant replay for "parenthood". You know... the kind moms get to use when an argument breaks out and the other one says "he/she did it!", or when you are so busy running from carpool to activities that you forget to enjoy the "ride", or when life gets so hectic that you miss out on the day-to-day simple things that make up the really BIG things in life... the important stuff, you know?
Just hit the INSTANT REPLAY button.
It will replay all those amazing, yet simple events that you rushed through.
Unfortunately for me, life doesn't have a REPLAY or REWIND button for me to hit. I have to rely on my memory(or lack thereof) and my camera to capture the moments in time that I do not want to miss.
So, this is my feeble attempt to REPLAY a few of the happenings that have transpired in October at the Runner home. They are in no particular order. My memory hasn't learned to "file" the events in sequence and it probably never will.
Abbey also started Moms Morning Out this month. To say I was a nervous-wreck is an understatement.
I had prayed and fretted over this decision for months, but finally decided to enroll her in a local church's MMO program for 2 mornings a week. I knew I needed a break and knew she would enjoy being around other kids and getting to play with them. Guess what? She has done wonderful. No tears, no crying, some clinging, but all-in-all it has been a terrific experience for BOTH of us.
Madeline made A's and B's on her 1st report card of 2nd grade. We have been so proud of her work this year in school. Cody had A's and B's as well. Cody has a really tough schedule this year. He is taking Latin III and Classical Philosophy and two Honors courses.
Matthew made all A's on his report card at his new school. He is really enjoying school this year!
He also received an invitation to join the Beta Club this month.
So here we are almost at the end of October and anxiously awaiting Halloween on Monday.
This month has flown by for me.
Hey, is there a FREEZE button I could push as well?