So, I have decided that I do not want to limit my blog to things specifically about adoption. I figure since that process may take about 2 years I do not want to miss out on other happenings in between. Such as Selah beginning kindergarten and watching her grow and mature in that part of her life, or the fact that I am now seriously working with Eli on potty training. These are things that I want to chronicle and remember, and maybe someday when my kids are older they will ask me how they fared in a certain season of life.
Selah began kindergarten yesterday, as noted in the previous post. As the day approached I found myself getting more and more nervous. I was sending her into an environment outside of the safe bubble I had created for her. I was afraid of school bullies, her being afraid of such a "big" place, a schedule unlike what she is used to, and so on and so forth. The idea of homeschooling crossed my mind more times over the course of the weekend than any time before. However, I gave myself a reassuring pep talk each time knowing that the school Selah was able to get into is top notch. It's ranked 2nd in the nation among charter schools for Pete's Sake. What am I worried about?! It's a new season of life for my girl. She is growing up and I have to relinquish some sort of control, and allow her to experience heartaches and victories, to spread her wings and discover what vast treasures life holds for her.
As I mentioned above, Eli has become quite excited about using the potty. I have been a little apprehensive about this whole experience, because it was really difficult with Selah. We would sit in the bathroom with her for the longest time reading books and playing with dollies, before she finally went. Not Eli. He gets on, does his business, and asks for his treat. Apparently m & m's are a great motivator. So with disinfectant wipes and a jar of m & m's in hand, I feel pumped up and ready to tackle the beast that is training a little boy to pee and poo in the toilet.
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