It's Coming!

Everyone.  There is only 1 more school night after this.  I'm so excited for summer!  But the mere mention of that word brings on pangs of anxiety...

• knowing my house will not truly feel clean again until fall
• alone time - it will cease to exist
• there will be bickering
• there will be more meal-making

But there will also be new experiences, unscheduled days and nights, family trip(s), warm weather, built-in helpers, special events and more!  And I know that when the school year approaches I'm usually dreading the plunge into routine and tedium, so surely I enjoy summer once we establish its norm.

Here are a few wrap-up things from the year: Paige had her final band concert.  The boys had field day!  They have emptied out their desks / locker.  There are only picnics and parties left.

Flag ceremony to open Field Day

Will's Den

Will (in blue) dragging a tire in the relay

Cole running while playing a game with his class

A recent punishment for Paige is sure to show that summer will not be as simple as splash parks and sidewalk chalk like it once was.  Parenting is just a bit hairier now.  But with that comes more possibilities and interest.  So here's to our "big kid" summer.  Bring it on!

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Also, happy 14 years to us, who got to enjoy a wonderful dinner out this past weekend!  After all, without this there wouldn't be those previously mentioned high-maintenance kids!