Decisions, decisions....

Can it be true that we are thinking about school options for Caden already? This fall he'll be beginning preschool three days a week and we are very excited about our decision to enroll him in our parish preschool. This may mean a parochial future, which I'm surprised (but excited) about!

By all means, I am definitely an advocate for diversity and supporting our public school system, but when nearly 10% of K-5th grade students in our home school are suspended a year, what does that assume is happening in the hallways? Protecting our children during these years seems very important to me. I just hope that this doesn't shelter him from the realities of our community and culture.

It's been a big decision for Jarin and I, and it has forced us to speak out about our beliefs, hopes and dreams for our children. How cool to be on this team together fighting for one common goal: the best future for our kids.

Now, to really make you step back and say, whoa! ... here is a picture of Caden just four weeks old. In just four months, he'll be four years old!