November Days

My daughter's chalk writing at the end of our driveway with leaves from the neighbor's tree covering the grass.  We are a few weeks into fall but sometimes summer still peaks through.  Temperatures as high as the 70's have graced us several times lately.  Is that normal for this time of year?  We turned our clocks back last Sunday and as much as I enjoyed that extra hour of sleep it's been disappointing that by five o'clock it's pitch black outside.  

The days are so busy.  I dislike rushing around but I also enjoy it at the same time.  Does that make sense?  I struggle to figure out what to make for dinner each night.  Pinterest used to be by go to but I'm having trouble finding new recipes, or anything that would be appealing to both of my kids.  They are so picky and what one likes the other doesn't.  

Last Sunday after church the kids asked if I could take them to the playground of their elementary school.  They reminisced on those good old days and wished for those moments back.  I'm not going to lie, I wish for it back too.  Their younger innocence, an easier schedule, not worrying about fitting in or having too many responsibilities.  Neither are enjoying the middle and high school years.  My two just seem to not want to grow up.  I love that they are holding onto their childhood but that immaturity holds them back from the friends they had that now are rushing to grow up.  

This week is observation week at dance.  I get to pop in for ten minutes of each class to see how much the girl has grown and matured as a dancer.  She's the small one in the black sweatshirt and dance shorts.  

And this week also brought us amazing news as yesterday was election day.  A long time ago my husband felt the calling to run for school board.  He teamed up with four others and they all won.  He stood in front of the polls for thirteen hours and his joints are paying for it today.  Regardless of what the outcome would have been, I'm proud of him.  I really stink at showing it because of fears that I have but I truly am proud of him.  He's hard-working and dedicated, ready to serve as God has called him to do.  Now let's clean up the schools.