Tuesday, September 16, 2008

The Many Faces of Elora























Offering new faces all the time, I can't help but laugh at all of them...even sometimes when she cries. Don't get me wrong, I would much prefer her laughing and giggly looks and attitude most of all; however, as parents, we are thrown curve balls regularly. Whether it is Elora throwing a tantrum, stomping those feet, and showing me her "sharper" looks; or her picking on her brother and offering that "mischievous" look like she knows what she is doing is wrong but she is enjoying it; or when she gets hurt and she gives the look of "pity me"; or my favorite, when she is full of joy and Draven makes her laugh, she gives the look of utter "happiness", a Kodak moment that I wish would never end. I could honestly spend hours writing about the many faces Elora has but even words can't fully describe every detail to her many expressions. So each one, even the ones that cause me frustration and make me want to pull my hair out, are priceless in their own way.
First Grade

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 was Draven's first day in the First Grade. Walking him in those big red doors again as the first day of school is here another year, I see my son's excitement. To see classmates he hasn't seen all summer, showing confidence in this new chapter as a first grader, and hugging friends he has missed, Draven's first day of First grade is here. Waving "I love you" hand signs to one another, I wonder when he will think he is too old to that anymore or when I am no longer asked to walk him to his locker. Until then, I cherish these moments as Elora tells Draven that she loves him and in her continuing pronunciation of words she adds, "Have a good day Draben!" As that final morning bell rang, Draven's teacher, Mrs. Derifield, welcomes the students into her classroom of mysteriousness and adventure as this new world of the First Grade begins to unfold.