Back to School.

Hello, friends! 

As you're reading this, all 3 of our kids are officially back at school/daycare. After 10 weeks of travel, life changes, and power outages because of summer storms, we are back into the school year rhythm. 

People have been asking me whether the school year is easier or harder than the summer. The honest truth is both have their pros and cons. 

For the Summer, it's a blessing not being beholden to any particular schedule. had the freedom to do more stuff, like taking trips to South Dakota to pick up a puppy or going to Disneyland. Also, bed times and wake times are more lax, which means if the kids want to sleep in until 9:30 and we get a little more quiet time in the morning, we can do that!

But there are also some cons. It's not hard for 3 kids to eventually get sick of seeing each other all the time. I know that even with a sitter, it was hard for Megan to work at home. And, let's not forget how much bigger our grocery bill got because the kids were eating at home. 

During the school year, it's really just super busy. The start of the school year doesn't just mean the start of school. It also means the start of soccer, scouts, and dance. With 3 kids, it doesn't take long for the schedule to fill up. Our goal as a family is to have at least one free night a week. We'll see how that goes... =0). 

So, friends, please be praying for us and for our family as we enter a new school year. Thankfully, the kids are excited to go back to learn more and see their friends. It'll take some adjustments, as it always does, but we're excited for a new year full of fun. 

Have an excellent day! 

~Adam