jennifer

jennifer

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Backpacks and Lunches and Tears! Oh my!

It's that time of year again.  Back to school. . . .
 It's such a bittersweet time.  The summer is over as are the lazy days by the pool and on the beach.  We are going to miss these days!



                                               Days spent at the York Zoo!



                                                     Relaxing at Seabrook Beach!


                                  Swimming in Nana Rose and Papa Joe's Pool!



But at last we must move on! Nothing is forever.  I do adore fall and all that it delights us with.  Apple picking, pumpkin patches, crisp leaves, football, cool nights and candy corn, need I say more.  I just love me some candy corn.
Fall is also a promise of a new beginning for my little ones.  Hunter will be starting fifth grade which is middle school and a new school for him.  Hannah will start third grade.  Finley will be in first grade which means he is in school all day.  Ryland will be in a three day afternoon preschool which gives me exactly nine hours a week to myself.  Insert big smile now!
I just love fresh new starts and my hope is my kids will make wonderful fresh new memories and get off to a wonderful start.
The three older kids were super excited to start school, Ryland starts tomorrow.  Hannah had a few tears which is just her nature, but she came home bubbly and full of life, loving third grade.  I hope this enthusiasm last for a while!