8-15-14

Well today marks the last day of Anna Claire's first week of school. I think it was extremely successful! I had really dreaded trying to get them into a new schedule, especially since that schedule wouldn't tail going to bed two hours earlier than they are accustomed to, but it really has been a blessing for the whole family! Then going to bed at 8 o'clock allows me and Andy to have a little personal time by ourselves and with each other, which is absolutely amazing since that hasn't happened since before we had children!

It's been tough for getting them to eat breakfast though, I've tried five different things this week and I only met with mediocre success on any of it. My girls just like to get up in the lounge for an hour or so before eating. I assume that they will adjust as needed, but it hasn't kicked in yet. :-)

This week Anna Claire learned her very first memory verse ever, Genesis 1:1, and we have enjoyed working with her in the evenings on it. Last night we called all the grandparents and let her show off her new knowledge to much applause!

I am very proud that she is learning memory verses. I feel guilty that I have not worked with her on that before. I think I expect too little of her sometimes, and I think of her too much as a baby. The school having higher expectations on her encourages me to expect more also. I have no doubt that she can prove herself to all of us! She is such a little smarty!

On a different note, Eliza got her ears pierced today! Of our three girls, she was absolutely the best baby about it (Anna Claire being the worst! Hahaha!)! She didn't cry but for maybe three seconds. Then she started smiling again! What a great girl! And how pretty she is with her new earrings! :-)