Goodbye May

May was a busy month with four family birthdays to celebrate and a fun long weekend with family.  The transition to Graham being back at work went well.  We haven't been late for school once - except when we purposely went as a family to see Graham off at the train station for a conference out of town. 

The boys had a fun time with Graham and Grandpa Ray at the Blue Jays' game last weekend while Lily-Anna enjoyed a Mommy date and a lunch out with Grandma Betty. 

The day after my birthday I made a commitment to go to sleep at a reasonable time (aim for 10:30 but lights off by 11:00 - unless a child is in need of me) and to stop eating the mounds of junk that I had been eating.  Things are going well so far.  I've definitely been doing more with Kohen during the day. 

Thanks to a Youtube video, we were able to fix our freezer at the beginning of the month.  The drain was clogged with ice but we followed the instructions and met with success.

Isaac lost his first tooth.  He's been waiting for that for a while so we were all excited. 

Soccer starts this weekend for Isaac and piano is almost over, with a recital this weekend.  One more month of Grade One for Isaac!  He's really growing up.  He loves telling jokes he has made up based on a play on words. 

I bought the boys a couple of placemats.  Kohen was looking at his ABC placemat and the following conversation took place:
Kohen - What!?!  It's really not true though, right?
Mommy - What?
Kohen - This shows eyes and a mouth on the moon.
Mommy - No, it's not true.  Some people just talk about a man on the moon.
Kohen - A man on the moon!?!

Kohen and I were in the washroom washing our hands and he started making up a story that included Josiah crying.  I reminded him that Josiah doesn't cry anymore because he's in Heaven.  He told me he'd like to send a card to Josiah.  I asked him what he'd say in the card.  He said, "I'm glad you don't cry any more."

Well, it's past 10:30 so I'd better try to find some photos quickly.  Thanks for any prayers as we try to raise these children for God's glory.  It's challenging most days.

Blessings,
Elizabeth

Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.