First days of school ....

This past summer yielded many exhilarating and fun activities for our family. We went on a few camping trips - we went to Boca Resivor, Stampede Resivor and Salte Point - we bought a boat (and thus spent a fair amount of time on the lake and fishing at various locales).  Mason attended church camp and both kids took swim lessons.

 

  Mason and I were also fortunate enough to take in "The King and I" at the California Music Circus. We were in the front row and Mason was completely enthralled the entire show! 

Due to my work schedule, there were a few weeks that found us limited in our travels and adventures - so we tried to spend time on the river, riding bikes and getting things done around the house. The kids had a summer that was very busy and jam-packed full of activities.

Mason has been very busy with soccer practice and has joined a competitive competition karate team. The national competition is in Reno next year, so we signed him up for the team and we shall see if he is still interested in competing by the time the competition rolls around.

This past month, Mason started first grade and Makenna started preschool (gulp)! I can't believe we are already to the point in time where both kids are in school. Makenna is only going two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am - 12pm) and Mason is in school from 8:05am to 2:25pm.


I asked Margie the other day if it was wrong to feel slightly giddy and terrible all at the same time with both kids being in school ... I feel giddy because I am able to work out, grocery shop, clean house, do laundry, study, etc. while  Kenna is at preschool... and, at the same time, I feel terrible because it means the kids are growing and they are no longer small ....

At first I was pretty sad ... thinking there would no longer be mornings of lazing around in our PJ's until 10am, no more porch-rocking snuggling, no more waffle breakfasts and laughing around the kitchen table, etc .... but then, I realized that those times during the WEEK may no longer be here, but that there were plenty of days ahead of us where all of those wonderful activities could take place on weekends.

In fact, this morning (Saturday) Kenna felt compelled to stowaway in our bed. I melted a little when I

looked over to see her snuggling in the fluffy quilt - her teddy bear at her side. It is these moments that I will continue to treasure - even if they only happen on weekends when we are all home and are able to relax and sleep in ...

Honestly, I just have decided to grab hold of those moments, recognize them for what they are and never let go of those memories!!

Til next time -
J