Off the face of this earth

No, we have not fallen off the face of the earth.  We've been too busy enjoying every moment we spend on it.  It was a fun filled, action packed summer....jammed with the kind of memories that will replay in my mind for a long time to come.
When I get a chance I hope to re-count many of those moments.  For now, I want to jot down a few things that are in the recent past.

Jackson and Connor started school on August 29th.  Connor was psyched to go to second grade as an old-time in Mrs. DeForge's classroom.  Jackson started full day kindergarten.  He did great.  The first day of school he hopped on the bus, turned around long enough to give me a kiss, then sat down without ever looking back.  He's done great.  At the end of the day, I meet the boys at the end of the lane and Jackson fills our walk back to the house with the precious details of his day.  We sent him to school with money to buy chocolate milk only to find him coming home with the coins at the end of the day.  He told us he was too excited to spend time with his friends...and didn't want to waste time waiting in line for milk.  So sweet.  I couldn't be prouder of my school age boys.  The have both jumped into this year with enthusiasm and a great attitude.

Mitchell and Sawyer are home with our sitter until lunchtime....then it's all me.  I savor these moments with my little ones.  Mitchell is so beyond his years in many ways....he talks and figures things out that flabbergast me.   He really is a delight to be around and always wants to try new things.  While he naps, Sawyer and I get to hang out.  I enjoy this time more than I thought possible.  Sawyer is such a sweet, kind, loving little man.  He is full of vinegar too, but it is the perfect mix.  I asked him if he'd rather go to pre-school...and told me no, that he likes staying home with just mommy.  Music to my ears.

I sat on our porch the other evening soaking in the last of the summer sunsets.  I watched the four boys play in the lane.  Riding bikes back and forth...racing...playing street hockey...helping one another....and I thought to myself....I am certainly the luckiest Mommy on the face of this earth.  I cannot thank my Heavenly Father enough for giving me these four little gifts.  I am blessed beyond anything I could ever deserve.