Back to school

I realize I am TOTALLY behind in my posting right now. Ugh. Hate that. It happens every time I have a big post (like vacation). I tried to break it down & do it little by little. I'm still failing miserably at getting it done! I am DETERMINED to do it though. For now I had to sneak in a post about the start of school. I am sorry to admit I have joined the group of "those mothers" that like when their kids go back to school. I was NEVER in that group. I sound like a snob. I just mean that I am a sap mom. My mom loved us being home, & I have always LOVED my kids being home. I am embarrassed to admit though that I really needed the break from the "little people".
Aaron goes to preschool Mon-Thurs from 12-3:30, & Kirsten is in 1st grade now so she is gone from 8:30-3:30. I am not allowed to homeschool Aaron & Kirsten since they are foster children, but in all honesty I don't feel qualified to teach them because they are behind & have so many learning disabilities. Public school may not be the perfect alternative for them, but it's all I'm allowed to do, & have to pray for the best.


I am still homeschooling Josh this year. He's in 4th grade. I can't believe this is our fifth year of homeschool! I absolutely LOVE it with all my heart. When we go back to his schoolroom & work, I must admit it is one of the few places I feel I am certain Heavenly Father is happy with me. In other areas of my life I feel like I try to do my best, but often miss the mark. Or I just am not sure if what I'm doing is what HE would have me do. But school, ah yes, I know He is smiling down on our little classroom.







Josh's other highlight of the upcoming fall season is FOOTBALL!! He has lived for this moment. He, like all the other Grofts, is all about sports. (This is one of the reasons I INSIST he take piano lessons. Life is NOT all about sports people! He happens to be quite good at the piano too!) Anyway, this is his first year of playing "real football". For the last two years he played flag football which he loved, but this is the real thing baby! And wouldn't you know, much to his father's complete happiness, Josh is one of the two quarterbacks on his team. WOW...I cannot believe it. Josh wasn't even sure he WANTED to be a quarterback. WHAT? It's an honor boy! The quarterback of the football team has to be a leader. I want my son to be a Leader, not a Follower! Well, he LOVES it & is doing a great job. I am really proud of him, & am TOTALLY excited to watch his games. On defense he was a defensive end. What's a game if he doesn't get to tackle someone? Praise God that Josh took after Lonnie in the sports department. Thank you Lord!