First Day of School... Bittersweet!

This morning I shipped Lauryn off to 6th grade (I can hardly believe that), Zach off to 4th grade, and Sean off to 1st grade. I had mixed feelings as I watched them all walk off with their friends. There is something wonderful about the feel of back to school, new beginnings, Fall starting, the holiday's approaching, etc... But we really had a fun summer this year and I enjoyed having them home with me. This was the first summer that I still had my freedom even with them out of school, but when we were all home we kept busy in the pool and spent fun time together. They are also such great helpers around the house with Howie! So I was sad to see them go this morning. Then, this year I was told by Sean that he is now too old for me to kiss him good-bye. It's hard to watch them grow so quickly.

To wrap up summer, we had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Our family started it off by Friday going to the State Fair for the day. I think we ate everything in sight. (making my Sat. morning run miserable on my stomach) Saturday Jim slept out in our back yard with the kids and Libby. They set up the projector on the house and watched movies back there and slept under the stars. All three kids had a blast and wanted to do it the next night as well. Jim declined, as he said his back needed a break! Sunday my family came down and we spent the day in the pool and grilling. Then that evening we were invited to a bon fire and spent some time with friends. Monday (our last day of freedom), we all slept in. Then Jim & I went for our run and invited some neighbors over to swim as well. The weather was just perfect this weekend, which made it all the more fun. Until next year now...