We attend church in a building used by two wards (congregations) so our meeting schedules are staggered to accommodate all the people. Last year, the other ward's meetings went from 9 AM to noon and ours went from 11AM to 2 PM. Every year, the schedules switch so now we meet at 9 AM and vice versa. While it was nice to be able to sleep in and take our time getting ready for church, last year's schedule was not conducive to maintaining a good nap schedule for the kids. Both Dan and I were excited for the new schedule that started today. The only downside was not being able to sleep-in but it was a trade-off we were willing to make so the kids could get their naps in at the normal time and we could have our Sunday afternoons to relax and spend time with each other.
One change that was not welcomed by Charlie was starting Sunbeams (Sunday class for 3-year olds). He kept insisting on going to Nursery and was hysterical when we brought him to the Sunbeams' meeting area. I don't know - maybe we didn't talk with him enough about going to Sunbeams during the week. Dan stayed with him until he calmed down, which took a while. I think he'll be okay after a couple weeks, once he realizes that his friends are still there and that things are not too different.
A new year brings new changes, some welcome and others unwanted. I'm excited for new beginnings: new experiences from which to learn and grow. This year, I hope I can accept both the joys and the challenges with gratitude and grace. I hope I can be a little better, a little kinder, a little more patient, a little more loving, and a little more compassionate.
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Charlie sounds a lot like D used to be. I had to warn him ahead of time about EVERYTHING. So your story about him not wanting to go to sunbeams sounds very familiar. Good luck!
The tears of new sunbeams how familiar. Sorry we didn't have more time to visit and chat when you were here. We will have to set up a dinner or something the next time you are in town.
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