I guess I should have mentioned I'd be taking a little break from blogging for a visit from family. Sorry. And let's not even discuss how this blog is turning into a chicken blog rather than a knitting blog...
In any case yesterday was a really happy day for our family! Our first egg! I can't say for sure who laid it but my guess would be our Jersey Giant, Janice. Or it could have been Hildegarde. It's smaller than your average egg, speckled with little brown dots and it's the most amazing egg we have ever seen.
Our little girls are are mature, egg laying hens now! But this was not the only joy in our house today. Today was Jorn's first day at school! Not Pre-K/K but full day, bring-your-own-lunch school.
After much searching, researching, visiting, contemplating homeschooling etc we found a school that we think will be a great fit for him. A school that honors and fosters a child's spirit for learning and makes the best of their inherent curiosity. We left him there today feeling so happy he'd be with kids who are rugged individuals, a teacher who loves children but more importantly respects them, and who expects from him no less than we do. It's so hard to let your kids "go" but this felt good. He came home with so much to say , tired but happy and proud of himself. Love. It.
Look at that confident stride! That chin-up posture! He's so ready!!! Wonderful.
Posted by: Liz K. | September 03, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Congratulations, Jorn!!!
Posted by: karin | September 03, 2008 at 09:53 AM
I. love. that. school. Why couldn't I go to a school that looked like that?? Go Jorn!
Posted by: kathy | September 03, 2008 at 11:03 AM
such an exciting day!!!
i love his school.......
and eggs! by your very own! so so cool.
Posted by: leslie | September 04, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Good for Jorn! Glad his first day went well! Yay, you've got an egg, what a wild feeling that must be :)
Posted by: Zonda | September 05, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Brian started school this week, too. Can you believe how quiet the house is? I miss them. :0)
Posted by: Charity | September 06, 2008 at 01:19 PM
God I miss you guys. Yay for eggs and school (yes I'm saying that) talk to you soon.
Posted by: Stacey | September 06, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Sounds like the perfect school! Looks like the perfect egg! Have fun at school little man!
Posted by: KeanaLee | September 07, 2008 at 08:16 AM
That sounds like a wonderful school he is going to! I very much appreciate and respect your view on this topic too. Just look at the dude's walk:) He is so ready.
Posted by: KnitPastis | September 09, 2008 at 08:53 AM
I hope school is going very well and that you are having a lovely time with family! I have been catching up on your series on happiness, it quite like it!
Posted by: nova | September 16, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Congratulations on both counts. And may you have many egg-filled, happy, school days down the road.
Posted by: jessie | September 18, 2008 at 06:19 AM
I LOVE your blog..and the chickens. Im so jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have a beautiful life!
;0)
Posted by: Moon | September 20, 2008 at 10:10 PM