Summer is almost over and life is on fast forward. School supplies are bought, uniforms purchased and washed, checkups and eye appointments complete. We went today to get Caitlin's feet molded for her new leg braces, Devin has started football practice, and Hannah goes to cheer camp tomorrow and starts football practice next week. We are rushing around trying to get things done and still fit in a little more fun time in the last two weeks before school.
Summer never seems quite long enough. When my children were younger the sheer workload of caring for three young children could be exhausting and I often craved a break. But now all of my children are at that golden age - I don't have to pack a 10 pound bag to leave the house and they aren't old enough to hate me yet. They fight obviously because it is impossible for them to go through an entire day without bitching about some perceived slight or advantage involving their sibling. We travelled to 14 states this summer and they all were still talking to each other at the end of our trip - I consider that a huge success. Most of my road trips as a child, besides having certain Griswald family vacation overtones, usually involved everyone scattering at our destination because we couldn't stand being near anyone in the car for one more second.
I feel this way every August. Wanting just a little more time with the kids doing fun things without the crazy school year schedule.
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You guys had a wonderful memory making summer! You are right this one felt fast to me as well.
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