Snow....already?

Over the last week we have had quite a few snow showers. Today we woke up to snow covering the ground and car, though it melted fairly quickly. It feels like we had the shortest fall ever, and we are full blown into winter. I miss fall!! On another note, Christmas is right around the corner and I have officially started the Christmas shopping. The kids are making their lists and I have ideas in my head, but every year it gets harder and harder to think of Christmas gifts. This year we are looking forward to many festivities with the church. This will be our first candle light service for Christmas and we have a couple Christmas programs along with a special Thanksgiving service. Busy busy busy.

My class started and so far I am doing well. This is the second week in, and I have 4 more weeks till Christmas break!! Weehoo!!

The kids are all doing fine. Tyler was diagnosed with ADD a few weeks ago. It was not a surprise since I have contemplated that something was wrong for a few years. He is currently taking medication to help and we are working on a new disciplining tactic. It's called 123 Magic, and in the last few days I can definitely see a difference. Jeff and I had a talk last night, and decided from here on out spanking and yelling are no longer going to be used in this house. It doesn't work and I am finding myself worn out and aggravated with discipline that leaves me drained. This method is used by quite a few friends, and many teachers use this in their curriculum. So far so good. :)