I start back to work on Monday, and the kids start back to school in a week and a half, leaving me to wonder, "Where has the summer gone?". I think every year that the summers get shorter and shorter. And these darn kids just keep getting older and older! Kayti is starting her Junior year in high school, Josh is a Freshman, Kyle is a 7th grader, and I only have one more child left in elementary school. I am grateful, though, for a job that allows me to be home with them during the summer. We've had a pretty good one, and been able to do lots of things. Kayti and Josh both went on Trek; the boys went to scout camp and high adventure; Kayti and I went to YW camp; Megan went to day camp, and spent lots of time at the farm helping her grandpa. We went swimming several times, visited with family, and even had a family wedding. I was able to get a couple of projects done... not as much as I wanted to do, but enough to be proud of myself for doing. Barry and I have had several opportunities to stay up way too late talking, and I have thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with him. We have eaten way too much food at BBQ's, had too much late night ice-cream, and had lots of fun doing it!
One of my SIL announced a few weeks ago that she has decided to homeschool her 3 children. While I don't think I would have the patience to do that with my own, I'm very envious of the "slower pace" that their life will be taking on. (Which is one reason that she has decided to make this move.) I guess that is one reason why I love summer so much, the relaxed and slow pace of life.
We are all on a count-down now for October and fall break, when we head to the beach and re-live the lazy days of summer for a week. Only 69 more days!
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