Every year just before Memorial Day weekend, the school starts doing the End of Grade (EOG) testing for grades 3 and up. The kids and teachers feel a lot of pressure so I try to lighten the mood. When Abby was in 3rd grade, I sent her a Harry Potter-themed note. In 4th grade, I sent her a note made with puzzles. This year was quite possibly my greatest moment and I'm so excited I got to send it in with both Abby and Sam. In fact, not to brag or anything, Abby enjoyed it so much that she ripped off the bottom that had her name and passed it around the room for all her peers to enjoy. These are all inspired by lyrics from songs that the kids listen to regularly on the way to school with Roy.
We kicked off the weekend by going out to Jordan Lake, which is just 15 minutes from us. We spend several hours in sand and water--the perfect way to start the summer.
The giant hole you see by Abby was this crazy combination of sand and clay and it was a sinkhole that went up to my knees. Nora loved slogging through it. Roy wouldn't put both legs in. He has experience with NC sinkholes and while it's something that the rest of us still belly-laugh about, his recollection of it usually results in a chuckle and eye-roll.
Sam and his "fossil"--a catfish skeleton. No, he didn't get to bring it home, much to his disappointment. Yes, he did stage it to look like something climbing up a tree in the hopes that it would freak someone out.
The kids all wore blue to church yesterday so I had to get a picture. Plus we were 13 minutes early for the second week in a row, which also deserves a picture and moment of celebration because that has not been our normal for the last several months. One of the perks of the sun coming up so early and right into our bedrooms is that we can get up and moving a lot easier.
As crazy as life gets, as chaotic as it might feel, I'm grateful for these people in my life and so grateful they are mine forever!
