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We are half way through another school year.  The boys brought home their report cards on Friday and we were thrilled with both their grades and their teacher's comments.  Trey is a leader in his classroom.  He is pushing other students to think creatively and problem solve independently.  Riley is working hard. His grades (straight A's) and his state testing scores show that his extra effort is paying off.  He has struggled with test taking which can be problematic in the public school system.  His teachers have worked with him and his testing taking skills have improved dramatically.  My two oldest are kind to others and respectful.  They are such sweet boys.

We enjoyed a yummy snowy day treat this morning.  I made doughnuts with my new doughnut baking pan.  They were so, so good.  A super healthy treat including a half cup of sweet potatoes and a half cup of winter squash.

Cora is constantly begging to play in the snow.  She loves it.  She refuses to take off her snow boots and carries her coat around the house just in case someone is suddenly willing to play outside with her.  She took a beautiful walk in the woods with me and Evan on Friday and now she isn't content in the house.  We are learning a lot about Miss Cora right now.  She is an extrovert...she gains all of her energy from being out and about with other people.  Both Eric and I love being home...it's where we rest and get our energy for another day.  Not Cora.  All three boys are more like Eric and I.  I'm not sure what we are going to do with her. When she's been in the house too long she gets extremely grumpy.  I'm trying to take her with me whenever I have to run errands and that seems to help her get her people fix for the day.

Cora's favorite friend to visit is Ms. Edith, the secretary at our preschool.  Ms. Edith is very special to both me and Cora.  Talking with her is often the highlight of our day.  She loves Cora and Evan and always has a big smile ready for us.  On Friday Ms. Edith told me that her husband of 41 years left her.  She was trying so hard not to cry, but she couldn't hold back the tears.  I could tell she was hesitant to tell me at first, but at the same time she needed me to know.  My heart has been so heavy since then.  I had no idea what to say to her...all that I could do was tell her how sorry I was and that I knew she was strong and brave.  I can't get her off my mind today.