Happiness

In the middle of February, I was able to go with Jonah on his field trip to the AZ State Capitol Building. Ethan's class was going too- on a different day- but I went with whoever gave me their permission slip sooner.   Jonah and his good friend Bridger- he's old enough not to want to sit by Mom on the bus!   Inside the first Governor's office- pretty neat!   Inside the old state Legislature room- there were no women representatives and most were Republicans!  This is Jonah- saying "Mom, don't take a picture of me!"   Arizona's State Capitol     My Crew!   Jonah's 4th Grade Class- w/ Mrs. Bretzke! 

A, N and Jonah Now that my kids are getting older, there are things that I can do that I couldn't do before. Like, for example, chaperon a field trip. I couldn't do this before because they don't allow siblings and Asher was just too little. Now, Asher is in Preschool and I am able to spend time with my older children. On Wednesday I went to the Zoo with Ethan and Jonah's class. It was quite a different experience being the person in charge, rather than being the student. I enjoyed the kids squeals of delight at each little thing "look, a water fountain!" "A goat! I see a goat! (I think it was actually a gazelle)" and "A big, Daddy Lion!" The stress of losing one of my kids for a short moment/riding in the bumpy bus/being away from Asher was little compared to the little moments I will store away in my memory. Jonah grabbing onto my hand and then holding it for awhile after- a diamond in my treasure chest of cherished moments. I love my Jon...