August brought many changes for our family. We got to take Josh to the MTC on the 6th of August. It was such a special day, but was hard on all of us. It's tough to say goodbye for two years. Sam took it the hardest and just cried, "please no, stay with us!" Poor Josh had to be strong but I know it tore his heart out. It was so sweet to see the tenderness he had with the kids before he left, not that he didn't tease them still but he wanted them to remember him. What a neat place the MTC is! They made it easier to leave him there. We have heard from him once and he sounds like he is doing great! One of his roomates had trouble and had to be hospitalized, hopefully he recovers soon. With Josh gone we decided the kids were ready for their own rooms! So we painted one pink and moved Lia into that one and are busy getting it all girlie. Sam's is still in the works and he definately struggled with being alone. He begged for a fish that way someone could still sleep with him. Lia also started kindergarten! She was so excited! Her teacher is Mrs. Larsen and she is having a blast. It's so cute to get her out the door and before she leaves the driveway she'll turn and tell Sam, "now you be good, I'll be home soon and we'll play, I just have to go learn to read!" She's doing better about not stressing if we do something fun without her. She's adjusting to her long days, but still gets off the bus looking worn out. Sam and I are trying to finish lots of summer projects. So far we are not babysitting yet so we are taking advantage of one on one time. It's great to see how different they are becoming. Sean is back at the alternative school and is doing great! He had so many students the first week that he had to order more computers. We miss spending time with him. Between work and the Bishopric and teaching the adult institute class we won't see a lot of him at night.
