The Last Few Hours of Summer

I can't believe Caitlin starts school tomorrow. Where did summer go? I'm not sure I'm ready for the routine, the homework, the set bedtimes, home lunch. I just want the freedom of summer to last a little longer. And, here's the biggest issue I have... this is the last year I will have a child in Grade School. So... while it lasts, I'm going to keep our little tradition and finish up the-first-day-of-school-teacher-gift before Little Miss heads out the door bright and early tomorrow morning.

We're On A Roll...

Well, there's more good news to report. Our Caitlin, as wonderful as she is, has struggled in school for the past several years. Some years have been better than others, but truthfully, it has been an exhausting battle. I have spent many hours worrying about her future and what can be done to help, while still allowing her to experience her own struggles and accomplishments.
This year, with a combination of an angel of a teacher, support from the school, maturity, medication, a little counseling, and her mother finally realizing Caitlin is not a girl version of Caleb = a fabulous school year.
Yesterday, we went to parent/teacher/student conference and were given nothing but positive feedback. Caitlin has made great strides in her Fifth Grade year. She is reading at grade level, understands math, and is becoming a better speller. Her teacher, Mrs. P, adores her and it shows. I know Caitlin has felt loved this year and in return has worked harder to please her teacher. Her greatest strengths are in the areas that really matter in life, she is caring and helpful to others, she listens and tries to solve her own problems, she's creative and happy, and she is a peacemaker.
We are so proud of our Caitlin. She is a blessing to us and an example of overcoming our trials.