Wow! A whole summer has come and gone. It seemed like it was only yesterday that school was ending for the year. We were wondering what we were going to do for the summer and how we would pull it all off. Now, I am looking back and wondering where did all the time go. I can't believe that today, 8/20/2013, is the first day back to school. Whoever said to cherish the moments because they go by so quickly was right. These moments fly by! We had a whirlwind summer.
Right after school ended we had the beautiful trip to the mountains with views that were amazing. Within days it seemed like it was already July. We had our June events, like birthday parties for Ava and Grandma, but where did it all go.
In July we had "grandma" camp and fourth of July celebrations. The girls started their summer schedule of library trips, zoo trips and miscellaneous adventures. Many of which, I can't remember. Trish and I had some great dates during the summer and I enjoyed being up early by myself, and then hanging with Emma, Ava, and Paige. Paige and I probably can trace most of July to video games in the early morning and late night. We had Dad's great party for his 70th birthday. Aside from some harsh comments about my weight it was great.
On to August and we could already sense the tension rising as summer was fading away. Some of the girls began a countdown. Paige spent most of her remaining summer days catching up on all her summer reading and trying to squeeze in as many games of Super Smash brothers as possible. Sydney went to "grandma" camp along with Cassarra. Cassarra also had band camp and a host of other social events. Now that I think about it, she probably had the busiest summer of us all.
As the last few days trickled by, we had the flurry of shopping for supplies and the excitement (or lack of excitement) for the coming year. And then today, the first day arrived. Traditionally I take the girls to school on the first day of school. This year we did two trips. First, Sydney and Paige went to DFES. We walked the halls and dropped them off to start a new year. Next, it was the older girls turn. Cassarra and Gabbi were taken to school and dropped off in their lines. Ava and I said goodbye to them as we realized the summer has ended.
I pray that this year will be the best year yet, but not as good as next year. I pray that this year will be filled with learning, and that they will learn more next year and years to come. I pray for their safety, sanity and security and I expect a great day - welcome back to school.
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