The Shroyer Family: Live & Learn

It's been a fun few weeks here at our house! We've had a birthday to celebrate, a field trip, an anniversary, Mother's Day, friends to enjoy, and just simply time as a family. It's almost summer break & let me tell you...that is music to this mama's ears! LOL!! As I was living it, it didn't seem to be going all that fast. However, now that we are a week out from the end, the school year or atleast the 4th nine weeks, has flown by. I'm not complaining, by no means, because it's going to be a summer that we are going to enjoy to the fullest. Yes, I do have a summer curriculum set up for both boys, but I found a new one this year that is no more than 30 minutes and it's fun. I'm really excited to see how that goes...BUT, it's not happening for a few weeks. We need time to breath! Colin has done so well this year that he doesn't have to do any summer class. His IEP will start up again in August, as he starts his 1st grade year. I can't even begin to tell you how blessed I am with this child. I read things about other autistic children who's parents have never heard I love you, never been given a hug, or running to the school to get their child who's having a moment. All things I was so desperately afraid of myself, but Colin tells me he loves me atleast once a day, gives the best kisses & hugs, and is meeting his IEP goals with no tantrums that I've had to rescue the school staff from, not 1....YAY!!! I tell you, I never expected this or I should say I didn't even know what to expect, but I do know it wasn't anything that we are seeing these days. This kid is truly amazing!

Colin's 7

the water table from G&G Bardall & that Papaw made him

his new swing from G&G Shroyer

math homework time

Wizard of Oz day at school...Mommy tried! LOL!!

Last Monday, I had the privilege of being a chaperone for Ethan's 3rd grade class field trip. My name was drawn and I must say, I was so excited about it too. It was a trip down to The Wild's and it was a great time. It was cold & wet, but overall a fun time with him. I do know why I was never blessed with that "teaching" passion though, hahaha! A day with a bunch of rambunctious 3rd graders was just enough for me. LOL!

The Wild's and the furry friend that wanted to peck my eyes out

We got to spend time with our moms and our families to celebrate Mother's Day. It's always a memorable time when the cousins get together & it's neat to watch them all play. The older I get I'm learning to appreciate those moments! My own Mother's Day was great & my guys were so good to me. They made a whole weekend out of the special day. My husband surprised me w/ several gifts, Ethan took me on a date, and Colin couldn't get enough of singing "happy bur-day to you" the song that he relates to a celebration...hehe!! It was a great weekend and even that Friday, my husband and I celebrated another year of wedded bliss. Our anniversary, is always a day that we reflect on our lives. It's not a day that we shower each other with gifts or anything like that, but rather a day that we never forget to remember how far we've come. Our journey is not traditional & yes, this is our 2nd go around at it, but this time it's by far the way it should be. Perfect, no way! However, a life filled with fun, compassion, appreciation, memory making, family, and lots & lots of love! I've loved Brenton since I was 12 years old and the time that I thought I didn't need him was actually the time that I figured out I needed him most! As kids, we would talk about the life we'd have one day & by God's grace we are living those talks we had so many years ago. WOW, who would've thought! LOL!! I realize now though it had to happen the way it did & it was exactly what was in our plan. We have a great story to tell and one I'm not afraid to share with anybody who asks. Live & learn or however that saying goes.☻