The school life

Autumn is now an official kindergartner (or kinygardner as I call it).  The boys and I miss her like crazy but when you are old (5) and wise you must move on from this life of leisure and enter the school life.

What is the school life exactly?  For me it was one of the BEST times of my life.  I loved school.  I loved getting my school supplies and my books weeks ahead.  I loved flash cards and an organized backpack.  I thrived on test taking and homework.  I did well in school no because I was smart, just studious and willing and able to memorize anything (even the page #).  I just loved the process of school and got involved in many clubs in college and high school.  So if I can pass anything on to Autumn it is my love for school.

For Autumn school life started with the usual excitement.  All summer she worked to buy her own school shoes and clothes.  We have never paid our children for working but Isaac grew up being able to buy his own stuff at an early age. Isaac is very good with money and the honor he took in taking care of himself still lives on today.  Giving the children money for their hard work has allowed them to pay tithing, stay highly motivated, and buy their own things. The week leading up to first day she carefully set out her clothes and backpack, checking it almost daily to make sure she was ready.  

The day before school Isaac gave her a fathers blessing which really made me realize how old and wise she is becoming.  Isaac gave her her blessing and then it was Bruce's turn.  During Bruce's blessing I heard some sniffles from Autumn.  As the blessing came to an end I realized she was teary eyed.  Upon asking her about it, she said that she was so happy and that she could feel the Spirit.  Immediately I could feel the Spirit so strongly that my heart was full of love for Heavenly Father for giving me my little princess.  After retiring to bed in her prayer she told Heavenly Father how thankful she was for being so happy and feeling the Spirit.

Once the day arrived Autumn was all to ready and excited.  The first day she told me about her new friend with the golden hair, all the rules of Mrs. Schmit's classroom, and how she befriended a young girl who cried all day. 

It is such an adventure, we love her so much!