Dear Children, you are all loving school. I hope this lasts all year. ha. Dear Kade, football practice pushes you to your breaking point. It breaks my heart to see you hurting and to see you struggle. I am so proud of you and for how hard you are trying. You break but then you get up and keep going. I will always be here to cheer you on. Dear FB Practice, little did I know that I signed my life away. I hate that practice is every day and I hate that you moved it to the college instead of one street away. There was a playground one street away. This is a problem I tell you! Dear Ranch, It was so nice to spend some time enjoying the green and all of the wild flowers. The kids were covered in dirt or mud as usual, but that always means they are having fun. And did you know that you can roast marshmallows in the rain? You can. And did you know that you are never to old to do double rope swings? My Sis and I survived, although it is a bad idea to look up at the sky when you are spinning. Bad. Idea. Dear Dad, I loved sitting around and listening to you tell stories to the kids. I was happy that most of them I had already shared with them, I want them to remember what great men they come from. Dear Hazel, so much for the separation anxiety. I know it has only been a week, but really, I'm not allowed to go past the fence? And no hug or kiss in public? I guess it's better than you screaming and crying for me. Dear Girls, I am so excited that you started gymnastics this week! Especially Avary! I can't wait to see what you are capable of. Dear Hailey, you have a mini triathlon this weekend...with everything else that has been going on you have barely trained. Good luck! Dear Will, I forgot to make the cookies, forgot the candles, at least I remembered your gifts! Good thing your Dad had us over for dinner and Vicky made a cake with candles on it for you. We still have a double date to attend also. It will be better next year I promise. Watching you work along side my Dad building a bridge over the wash made me feel so happy, even if it was your birthday. I love You. Even if you are old. Dear Self, Sometimes I feel the weight of the world and it can be so hard to change my thoughts when I feel so many things in my heart. I am so grateful for a Temple down the street. I also think I should just avoid mirrors, random, I know.
