Thankful

Matt returned to work today after his summer break.  While we were sad to have our summer break end, we are so thankful that he has a job.  He spent a large portion of his summer looking for another job - one with more growth opportunity, where he was valued.  He is working in early childhood eduction now, which he likes, but it's not really what he wants to be doing.  He filled out so many applications, but got no response.  We'll keep trying.  It's just a bad time to be looking for a job right now. 

We are starting back to school.  I'm also thankful for the opportunity to homeschool my boys.  I think they're a little less thankful!  I'm excited about the activities that we have planned, and the extra classes we'll be taking at our co-op.  The homeschool community is amazing!  Everyone is so willing to help and give advice.  My parents are still not supportive of our decision to homeschool, and they never may be, but I'm ok with that.

I'm also thankful that it's time to buy school supplies!  We are in desperate need of new markers, glue and I love to stock up on post-its!  I'm excited to cruise the isles of Wal-Mart and full my cart with supplies for the year!  We are also buying quality art supplies for an art class the two older boys are in.  They are really excited about that! 

Last but not least, I'm thankful for our air-conditioning!  I don't think I have to elaborate on that one much.  I can't wait for the smell of fall in the air.....come on, October!