October may just be my favorite month. I have to say, this has been an amazingly beautiful month here in Fort Wayne...which hardly ever happens up here! Because the weather has been warmer than usual this month, the trees are beaming with color! This has been the most beautiful fall since we have lived here. And because our old historic neighborhood streets are canopied with huge trees, the sight is amazing. I thank God every day as I drive through my neighborhood. At times this fall, I have felt like I was back in NC or TN. Ahhhh, how I have loved THAT feeling! I need all I can get to help me feel at peace and this sure helps. The Lord knows this and has blessed me.
Chali ran her cross country 1 mile race again today. We have been training with her since last week's race. First Austin ran with her and he told me she beat him. I kind of giggled and said "yeah sure, she beat you." He said "no really, she beat me." But I really just thought he was being nice and being an awesome daddy and making her feel good about herself. Then, I ran with her. She beat me too. No really, she kicked my butt! Austin laughed and made some smart-ass remark. We feel old. Anyway, last week Chali came in 25th, today...13th!!! And she ran against 2nd and 3rd graders! She and her friend Eliza were the first 1st graders to cross the finish line! She is so excited because she got a ribbon. Needless to say, I am SO proud. I almost cried. Seriously, I had to choke it back. How silly am I? Or emotional. =)
Karis is having so much fun in school! I was parent helper in her class today. I do this every other week. It is so much fun to go in and work with the precious little kiddos. I notice that Karis is very sweet and loving to all her friends in class. We already knew she was, but to see her on her own (without Chali around) is such a different experience. She just truly cares for and about everyone else. Last night she came up behind me and started rubbing my shoulders because she knew I was feeling stressed out. Chris told me that on Sunday, when they were over there while we were at a wedding reception, she got up in bed with Nana (Chris) and stroked her face gently and told her she was sorry her back was hurting. Awww! Chris has been having terrible problems with her back for a few years and at times it goes out and she cannot walk or do anything. Karis is just so intuitive and compassionate. Makes my heart swell with pride and happiness.
Oh, and Chali's quote for the day, "You have to know who you are. That is the most important thing in life."
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Sweet girls! And no, you are not silly or emotional...I choked back tears when Ensley rolled over. I guess it is just part of mommyhood...being excited when they succeed but also knowimg they are growing up and being a little sad that it goes so fast. I better load up on my tissue and get ready, huh?
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