Another school year has come and gone.

Last year the last day of school was so bittersweet for me.  My oldest was done with elementary school.  That was a hard pill to swallow.

 

She is turning 13 next month.  That fact makes my stomach turn a little.  I was talking to my 10 year old, about how he can't get older than what he is now.

He told me, "I'll work on that."

He couldn't have given me a better response.

 

He was a little sad {he gets his emotions from his mother} about being done with school this year.

But I assured him we were going to have an awesome summer.

I've been waiting for this day since August.  I cannot express more how much I love my kids being home.  I always have, but I find myself wanting them home more and more the older they get.  I was even crazy enough to entertain the idea of homeschooling the kids this last school year - because I couldn't bare the thought of my daughter going to middle school.  The cooler head of the household {my husband's} prevailed and he told me there was no way I was homeschooling our kids.  It wouldn't be good for any of us.  He's always right.  That left me counting the days to breaks and vacations...and ultimately the end of the school year.  Well, here we are!

Congratulations to all the seniors that have finally made it through!  I will never forget the feeling of ultimate satisfaction of being able to put high school behind me after I had my diploma in hand, and the instant freedom I felt - any worries of school melted away and my real life began.  I wish you all the best that life has to offer!

Welcome, Summer!  We've missed you so...stay as long as you possibly can!  We can't wait to see what you have in store for us!