The Lazy Days of Summer Are Almost Over

I cannot believe that this is our last official week of summer vacation! We have been out and about plenty with swim lessons and play dates, etc. and spent more than enough time just relaxing. But it still seems too soon to end. We will be starting homeschool again on August 3rd. My plan is to start 4 weeks early to allow myself the month of March off when the baby comes. That sure seems like forever from now! We also decided to let Bekah do Pre-K again for a year. She has an October birthday and even though academically she would do awesome in Kindergarten, I don't know that she would ever catch up socially. Why rush?

So I've gotta get motivated! I was so enthused 2 months ago about our new curriculum and having a great new school year. Honestly, I am not looking forward to it now. I know it's all the 1st trimester symptoms screaming at me that make me feel this way. Somehow I'm going to have to kick myself into gear and start getting up early again, preparing lessons, keeping attitudes in check, staying on track with chores, less leisure time on the computer, and the many other things that are required in routine. I'm just going to keep telling myself "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Phil. 4:13.

Something I am thankful for is the Lord answering my prayers over the last few months in regards to what activities to be involved in this coming year. Last year I way overextended myself and I just can't do it again this year. He has been faithful to show me what I can and can't do. He also is allowing us to begin a new adventure which I can write more about later, as well as putting another adventure on hold for the time being. Can't wait to see what He is going to do!