Summertime Blues

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August is here and in full swing. How did this happen? Where has summer break gone? It vanished into thin air. I am not gonna lie, the first week that school let out, I hunted for a BIG rock to hibernate under for three months. I wasn't used to my kids being home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It took a solid couple of weeks for all three of us to acclimate. The girls were used to being at school and on a set routine. I was used to having time to work, run errands and get things "done"....alone. Phew, when you put a mom and her two girls together for one summer, things can get a little hairy, out of control and testing of some serious patience.

But, we found our rhythm and had one of the best and most adventurous summers ever. We started it all off with glamping at Jellystone, a few water parks here and there, lots of pool time, playing dress up, sleep overs, crafts, board games, sleeping in and a trip to California.

What makes me sad is that all our planned summer fun is coming to a close and we are gearing up for a new school year. Yep, focusing on back to school is in full force. It's school supplies time, clothes shopping, getting the kids back on a bedtime routine and anxiously awaiting "Welcome Walk" when the girls' new teachers come to our house and introduce themselves.

Logan will be heading to third grade and Landry starts kindergarten. Last year was quite the whirl wind and we had our first REAL experience with girl drama. I am already on my hands and knees with fingers and toes crossed that this year will be a clean slate and that we can focus 100% on academics and not the social aspect.  Logan has already started talking about what she wants to wear the first day. All Landry can talk about is riding the bus to and from school. They are both excited and ready. And so am I. I think. 

I must admit, I wanted to pull my hair out on numerous occasions this summer...between the sisterly fights, the "I am bored" syndrome and trying to keep the kids busy while staying up to speed with my obligations; it wasn't the easiest of times. Now that summer break is coming to a close, my heart is a little sad. I am going to miss these nuggets, the ruckus in my house, the neighborhood kids in and out all day long, pool days, late nights and even later mornings. This is why summer is my favorite time of year. It might be scorching hot out, but the memories that are made during these three months are well worth the sweat.

Our focus over the next few weeks isn't about our next vacation or buying more sunscreen or what water slide we are going to ride next; it's gearing up for school....full throttle ahead. Just thinking about homework, projects, getting up before the sun rises and packing lunches makes me cringe a bit.

Isn't it funny how the summer started off with the same feelings? I think it's part of my "creature of habit" syndrome. We get used to one routine, have it down pat and then BAM, we are forced to start all over again. It's a vicious cycle, but one I wouldn't trade for anything.

One thing is for certain, we are all eager to see what this school year has in store. I am sure lessons will be learned, tears will be wiped and most importantly achievements will be made.

So, if you have kids starting school, what are your feelings? Are you ready to push them out the door and onto the bus or are you tearing up because your summer days are numbered?

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