Shopping part 2

 Ashleigh decided to have her bed lofted as high as possible and make a comfy place to hang out under the bed. So while Chris and I are on a dinner date, we also make a Target trip for bed risers. While we are there, Chris decides she needed a chair too. I felt like Goldilocks trying out the chairs trying to decide which was most comfortable. The fairy lights and rug added a warm, comfy feel to the space. 

Back to School

 School has started for Dylan and Austin. Dylan is at the high school with a new to his school teacher and Austin is at the middle school with a myriad of teachers according to the subject area. He is also taking Choir and STEM. So far the boys are staying safe while enjoying school. They both ride with me to “school”. 

Ashleigh has also returned from California, moved in to her dorm, and has had two days of classes. She is a fourth semester nursing student and is taking the classes and two clinicals this semester as well as taking classes for her minor. 

I am teaching 3rd grade this year. This will be year 24 for me! 

Shopping/Organizing

 This is how you shop and organize from 2400 miles away. First, your daughter has organized all the items from her dorm and decided what she is not taking back BEFORE she leaves. This is definitely the biggest lifesaver.  Then, you ask her to make a list of what she needs.  She shares it and  it is practically school supplies- a notebook (that she has used in the past and therefore saved on Amazon) and other easy items. Next, I (the mom) decide she needs a smaller fan and a new back pillow because the other one has been well loved.  So during a TJ Max’s outing, me ( the mom) sees what I think she may like , snaps a picture, sends it to her and hope she is able to answer (don’t forget she is also 3 hours behind time) or answers before I just buy what I think she may want. She responds (yippee) and I get some items and a few other items too. 

She sends a layout of how she and her roommate (whom is also with her 2400 miles away) have mapped out their dorm room. Then, I notice she has also organized other places within her room. She is able to do this because she will be in the same exact room. 

Amazon makes ordering (and remembering for me) easy too!

Send pictures at times to make sure that it’s keep or not this time. 

Show her how I organized. 

Then send text messages asking which ones and thankfully getting a response. Honestly, I love helping this adult daughter of mine.  I am so grateful for her heart and the talents that God has given to her. 

I truly can’t wait to see her smiling face in person.