Our very own Nanny McPhee...

Hey all!  It's been awhile yes?  ~

Well summer happened, and then school happened, and along the way life happened.  And then, well, Nanny McPhee came to visit. 

See?

 She's still here too.  That little tooth seems to be just hanging on.  And because many of the blogs I read are posting about loose teeth, I thought I might as well jump on that bandwagon too!

Now if only this little McPhee could get the kids to behave without whining and pick up toys without complaining, well, we'd be in business.

We have a theme for our school year.  For about two years now (usually when we go to the pool) I remind the kids; be brave, try new things, and know your limits.  Really, that advice could apply anywhere in life.  While my kids love the pool in the summer I wouldn't say they are little fish by any means.

You know what I mean.  There are some kids that just take to the water.  They love it.  They put their heads under at an early age.  They want to jump off the side over and over.  My kids have not been like that.  (Although I will say that Sara has loved jumping off the side and what a surprise to see an adventurous Gunn in the water)

Anyway, I got sidetracked.  We were talking about being brave.  Every year our kids start new grades and everything is new for a bit.  We all have to be brave those first days/weeks of school.  This year is no different.  But it's a turning point for us of sorts.  The kids are a gaining much needed independence and the confidence that naturally follows. 

Yes, I think it's a big year for these midwestern Gunn's.

Be brave friends.