On and On!

I just received an email about Tiana's ACCEPTANCE to an amazing school down south!!!  Jayden already had a spot and the boys are on the waiting list.  Yay!

This was the ONLY thing "semi" weighing on me....my kids in public schools next year.  Three different, huge, public schools...naaaahhhh!  Not happening!

A beautiful, small, incredible, FREE, public, CHARTER school has accepted Tiana into their high school program.  The high school has a total of 24 students.... a total!  This school is a pre-K through 12 school that has been around since '96. 

Tiana had to go through an interview process with the school.  She had to write an essay on her strengths and weaknesses as a student, young adult and citizen of the world. 

Not only did she write a phenomenal essay......she wrote it in caligraphy, put it on scroll paper WITH a red ribbon tied around it!  THAT is my creative, most amazing, 14-year-old strong, young lady!!

I wrote an essay explaining why I support Tiana in her decision to join this program/school and what I would be able to offer the school.

Tiana then went through an interview process with the teachers and administration.  I sat in with her as she answered questions and came up with questions for each one of them.  It went perfect and we really had connections with all of the incredible staff.

At first, Tiana was not accepted.  They were sad to say, all four spots had been filled and Tiana was the runner up.  We left feeling okay with that....thinking we just weren't meant to move to that area.

The email yesterday said that one of the students dropped the program because they were moving out of the area and Tiana now has the option of enrolling in their program!! 

We're taking it.  This is happening.

What  a beautiful school, in a like-minded, small, mountain community....yay!  It will not be our old school, or our old community....but, I have a feeling it will be a similar feel.

The boys are on the waiting list.  Meanwhile, there is a small public school that will do.  They also have a preschool for Keenan. 

All of this in a small town....less driving and gas $$.  Buses run to both schools, SO much organic around, beautiful people- all encompassing a similar respect for the earth and everything on it, around it, in it....just aware and present. 

It feels really good. 

Middle and High School years are such important and intense times for everyone.  I truly want my girls in a nourishing, strengthening, supportive environment during these years.  A sacred place with unlimited growth potential.....we got it.  ;)

My boys will be in soon enough.  Until then, this ultimate warrior mama is ready for holding it down at home....providing that foundation and support while they journey through their days.

Grateful!!!  So, so grateful!!  xoxo