Yes, it is that time....back to school

I've so enjoyed our life together as a family, as things have dramatically slowed down after our move here to Bel Air Maryland. I've found that I've had more time to do things that I haven't had time to do in years, and it feels good to catch up (such as blogging, which I'm terrible at!). The most rewarding thing is being with my sweet little kids, whom I've loved from the start, but my love gets deeper everyday-sappy I know, but true. Jonah has been to Pre K for the last 2 years, but this new school schedule is killing me!!! He doesn't come out of his school for me to pick him up until 3:45, and we are home by about 4 p.m. Am I the only one that thinks this is crazy for a little 5 year old kindergartner? On top of that, he only gets 20 minutes of outdoor recess. Besides that, I just miss him at home, and poor little Joshua is without his best buddy. He about goes berserk every time we pick Jonah up. I love my little boys to pieces.
Nothing feels better in life than the calm before the storm (of course that is when you don't realize there is a storm coming). Or maybe it is the calm after the storm. With the craziness of our last year, things feel really peaceful and settled right now, and I'm just soaking in that sun. Things I've learned: 1- When you stop trying to escape the natural hardships that result from the good things in your life, and immerse yourself wholeheartedly, your love deepens...such as motherhood, embrace it (whatever your love most), and enjoy it. 2- "Don't dance naked in other peoples' garden," as sister Cordara from my mission once said I did, I've gotten in more trouble over that in my lifetime than needs be. And 3- Live quietly conscious of those around you, always seeking to understand more...I wish I'd always done that, and that I still didn't forget to do sometimes. O.k., pondering is over, for now anyway!