Corbin brought this certificate home from school for being an independent reader.
I texted this photo to my brother, Scott, who replied with an audio text singing in his best Destiny's Child Voice to Independent Woman, "All the readers independent throw your hands up at me!"
It was hilarious. Uncle Scott for the win!
Really though, the little certificate was well timed to remind me that even though Corbin is currently struggling (a lot) at home, at least he is crushin' it at school.
Great work, Corbin!
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The other day, the children were fighting the instant they got into the van after school. A little brawl broke out in the back seat on the way down the street and I pulled into our driveway just in time to break it up. Lots of crying and claims of injustice followed, and I felt discouraged as I walked into the house. I remembered praying over the weekend to not feel alone in the currently overwhelming mothering challenges I'm facing. Before opening the front door, I looked to the sky for help and drew in a deep breath. "I can do this. I am a peacekeeper."
I opened the door and my weekend prayer was answered.
