Grow.

 

Soon, it will be time for the farmers to begin the growing season.  Most years, it has begun already, but not this year.

 

For us, our growing season is constant, as shown by my "Teresa toes."  This past week, she took her kindergarten physical and immunizations like a little rock star.  So much better than either of her brothers.  Now nothing but time is in her way to start kindergarten in the fall.

 

This morning Landen was lamenting that he has to work at the things he isn't good at doing.  It's a tough thing to teach . . . or, maybe, we just have to grow and realize that working on difficult things is hardly ever enjoyable, but the accomplishment in the end is worth the effort. 

 

As a parent, sometimes the future can be overwhelming.  How will we raise these four totally different children to be the best they can be?  How will we confront each difficulty, large and small, as it comes?  How will we celebrate achievements in their varied talents?  It can be exhausting to think about!

 

It's a good thing the growth comes gradually, like our little seedlings. 

 

One day at a time.