Kayla's World

So, I've posted a lot about Tyler, but not much about Kayla, so I thought I would catch everyone up on her goings-ons! She started softball this past week. It is her first year with machine pitch. Craig took her to the batting cage on Sunday and she was not very happy about how hitting the ball hurt her hands. But, she did practice on Monday, and Craig was very proud of her. She did a really good job and is one of only a few kids who know how to hold their gloves right and she did connect with the ball. She had a blast!

She is still developing quite an education at school this year and I ain't talking about the good stuff. I'm thankful that she talks to me and she knows right from wrong. But, even still, the stuff she is learning from the kids in her class is beyond me. This week she informed me that she knows what "gay" means. Great. Also, apparently, there is a little boy in her class that sometimes feels the need to shoot the bird at the teacher when she isn't looking. Great, again. This particular boy has been a thorn in Kayla's side all year. And, I must admit, he is something else. I've had the pleasure of sitting at the lunch table with him a few times this year when I've gone to eat lunch with Kayla. I told Kayla that he is an EGR person - Extra Grace Required. Tuesday night, he was in everybody's bed time prayers as we prayed that Kayla would respond to him with kindness and God's grace. I now know why I do not work in the education system - bless her teacher's heart!

We are packing and getting the kids ready today to go to Tennessee for spring break. We leave early Saturday morning and Craig and I will spend one night camping with Ruth and Ron and then we'll head home on Sunday for a week of date nights! I'm sure I will miss them terribly, but they are so excited! I'm not working Masters this year but I will be working my other job so it will still be a busy week. Well, I guess that's it for now!

Oh, before I leave, for those of you who live in my area and are wondering if I got wet at boot camp again last night - I DID! Another night of wet sticky grass and mud and dripping ugly hair. It was our last workout! Friday is our final test - I've made it through five weeks of intense workout and excruiating pain. My legs hurt so bad when I got home last night that I wanted to cry! Fun stuff, huh?