Renewals

Jasmin carefully decorating...

The last week was short and stressfilled. Most weeks this time of year are a bit over loaded with long lists of to-dos and gotta do-too.   We had EOC testing and that meant altered schedules and early mornings and shorter lessons.   My AP students are very close, 22 school days, from their AP exam.  And that alone is a bit nerve wracking.  As a teacher, we can only do what we know how and keep learning for and with our students.    

There are other hard and heavy hearted decisions that we are making for the benefit of those we love. No matter what, we will do what is right and best for all involved. 

Libby did her best at her extra walking and I am very proud of all of her brave efforts. She is very excited about her prom and she still doesn't know about being nominated for Queen.  I told her about the Prom King nominees and she said "all nice, cute and all my boys".  There ya go.  To her every one in the senior class is her friend and she is already starting to realize that after graduation she won't see some of the them again.  

She has a picture of her prom date that one of her art teachers gave her, she calls him "sweet".  I asked if she meant her sweetie, she know "no, just sweet boy". Yes Libby, yes he is. 

Xavier needed a little space and no I did not turn it on.  He's such a little turkey man! (I did have a talk with him about hiding places and safety. Dryers, although appealing, not safe hiding spots.) 

This Friday we were going to celebrate Jasmin and Xavier's Adoption Day by fake camping on our property. Camper is cleaned and tent ready, then a cold front came in.  We had a movie and some food.   Things change. We did get to spend some quality time with Mariah and Tyson as they came down Friday night for the festivities as well. It was great getting to see and spend some much needed time with them. 

Libby and Jasmin chillin'.

Notice Sparkles, the incredible bear, photo bombing is! 

Last night we dyed the eggs and it was a egg-ceptionally funny. 

Dye-ing is lots of fun and scary. 

Libby was very spastic and a little scary with things that stain. 

Xavier is very serious.

There's that smile.

Easter came a long bringing more family and lots of future hopes. 

Libby wasn't moving very well, so we watched the kids. 

The long promised s'mores...

Xavier is not a fan of the fire. 

Libby dozing off.

Time to put the fire out means a few of us got wet...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35OGKtmDth4

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Jasmin is almost as long as I am!  

I know this is a lot of family pictures, but it is in these little acts that we carry on. Knowing that we have a fake camp attempt coming up means a lot.  The weather is only getting better.   I know there are huge, painful and what could be overwhelming decisions coming ahead of me.  But I don't operate from a state of fear. I'll have to let hope continue to drive.  

**13 days until the prom**