Second Grade--best school grade ever!

I will have two second graders tomorrow. I remember everything about second grade because I met one of my forever best friends that I still talk to almost every week. I remember her walking into class with her swinging pony tail and sitting down in front of me. I also remember her yelling "Run!" at me the first time we played kick ball at recess because of course I was the only one who had never played before and was clueless. I can name every kid in the class picture my mom still has. I have so many funny and lasting memories from that year. My school was Travis Heights in Austin. After living in many cities, my kids are now starting second grade in Austin. I hope they meet best friends for life and have good memories from this year, but no pressure:) I get teary eyed when thinking of how God orchestrates everything and all good things are from Him. On my first day of class, I had no idea of the lasting friendship about to be formed, but God did!

My Sweet Non-Girly Girl

My daughter's current chapter book is Thor.  She's announced she is going to be The Hulk for Halloween.  She already has the mask and the fists and says she just needs a green shirt and torn pants. Oh dear.  Sometimes, I admit, I just want her to ask me to paint her toenails or ask to take ballet.  But, God has created her differently and that's ok.  I just pray she loves Jesus and spreads that around.  She's stubborn and she's determined, but she's got a sweet spot and is a mama's girl that I love so deeply.