Another year done. I'm not going to lie, 2019 was pretty rough on us. Jeff's school closing in the spring made for a year of forced change, and our hearts really struggled. Lots of questions. Lots of defending. Lots of resigning. Lots of change. I didn't write a Christmas letter this year, as I just didn't have it in me. Too sad about our loss. BUT. Through it all, we were able to catch glimpses of sunshine here and there, and we're emerging more thoughtful, empathetic people. Our kids were rockstars through all the change:
GRACE--This fall Grace started attending the 6GC! Another big change in our lives, she got to start riding the bus and attended a different school than the boys. She really liked the middle school model--going from class to class, having a locker--and quickly found some favorite teachers and old friends. She continued piano with a new teacher: Miss Marsha. She started helping out with the Eccleshall kids next door.
JOSH--Josh transitioned to a 90+ team this summer/fall and is loving it! We started with the 2010 team and then got bumped to the 2009 team to get more playing time. He started this 4th grade year in the fall with Mr. Cong. He wore a soccer jersey to school everyday in the fall of 2019. He continued in piano with Miss Marsha as well.
MICAH--Micah started kindergarten! He was a natural learner, having watched his siblings do school for his whole life. Mrs. Linquist has been the best K teacher EVER, and he loves to go to school each day. He lost his first teeth in 2019, and transitioned to a bigger bike as of recent.
Jeff transitioned to Mountainside Middle in the fall, and I transitioned to being home by myself for a couple days a week! Wow! What a transition. I kept my Granny Mondays and added Yoga to every-other Wednesday. Jeff was an excellent teacher for 8th grade mathematicians, though his heart ached to be back with is Mead Alternative kids.
Cheers to 2020...may our hearts continue to grow and heal, and may our compassion grow alongside our kids!
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