Is everyone consumed with the kids going back to school? Seems the blog world is a little slow lately, which is good for me, because I am so far behind in blogging and blog reading and commenting that I am almost embarrassed to show my face around here. But I’m going to anyway since the next few days are going to be CRAZY and I’m not sure I’ll be around much. Then again, something tells me I’ll be around this blog quite a bit. I’m feeling a lot in my heart right now, amidst the chaos, I’m feeling profound sadness, wishing that James and Jake were here now more than ever and sometimes in these moments of sadness, I turn to writing.
It’s good for me, good for my soul.
Christy and her kids left today. We were all very sad to be separating, the visit was beyond amazing. We had such a great time, the kids had such a great time, the chemistry was just perfect. While hugging me good-bye, Christy’s son said to me "I’m going to miss all four of you." I hope he understands how much we’ll miss him, too. All four of us. Christy and I have a definite connection, a depth, an understanding, a friendship that is bound forever, despite the distance, I know there is so much love and admiration between the two of us, that we’ll hardly notice the miles between us.
I wish I could eloquently express what her visit meant to me, words are failing, I don’t know why. She was the perfect house guest, a great helper, she was patient and understanding with my naps and my sickness, she’s a beautiful Mom, a wonderful friend and she’s so so funny.
Although I am looking forward to life calming down and beginning our new schedule, I’m sad that not only her visit is done, but summer vacation is over, too. I just can’t shake the disbelief at how quickly this year is passing us by. Blink. Another day gone. Blink. Another week.
I’m heading to bed, just to wake up to another day that will be over, before I know it.
Does everyone feel this way? or is it just me?
I only wish my kids were going back to school! Is that bad? I guess preschool starts again in 2 weeks so I’ll have 5 hours a week in peace… which I will use to run like a mad woman to all the places I won’t take them anymore.
I’m sorry you’re missing your boys extra lately. I’ve had several big Anna days myself. I hope there’s a good answer for all of this in the end.
I only wish my kids were going back to school! Is that bad? I guess preschool starts again in 2 weeks so I’ll have 5 hours a week in peace… which I will use to run like a mad woman to all the places I won’t take them anymore.
I’m sorry you’re missing your boys extra lately. I’ve had several big Anna days myself. I hope there’s a good answer for all of this in the end.
Nah, everyone feels this way. The blog world has been slow lately. My blog will bore all of you who are insomniacs…Swear! For a good snore, check it out.
Kids, in school, days get shorter, Fall, then winter…another year will pass. They whip by faster and faster the older you get.
Nah, everyone feels this way. The blog world has been slow lately. My blog will bore all of you who are insomniacs…Swear! For a good snore, check it out.
Kids, in school, days get shorter, Fall, then winter…another year will pass. They whip by faster and faster the older you get.
Oh, I know exactly how you feel! My husband and I are spending a couple of days at Cape Cod, and the evenings are cool… September cool… and it reminds me of school and homework and Fall and sweaters and schedules. I’ve been retired from teaching for 6 years now, and I still feel that sadness of summer gone with that excitement of a new year… but this year brings my 2 granddaughters starting 2nd grade… 1 grandson starting kindergarten… 1 grandson starting pre-K… 2 grandsons in pre-school… so I’m beginning to “feel” the new ways that everyone looks at “time.” This summer, I have seen 6 of my grandchildren almost every day at a local pool club… watching their smiles, their accomplishments… eating lunch with them… twirling them in the pool… and just letting each moment run into another with no thought of time getting away. Ah… let me catch my breath, put on my sweater… and get ready for Fall with a great big smile!!
Oh, I know exactly how you feel! My husband and I are spending a couple of days at Cape Cod, and the evenings are cool… September cool… and it reminds me of school and homework and Fall and sweaters and schedules. I’ve been retired from teaching for 6 years now, and I still feel that sadness of summer gone with that excitement of a new year… but this year brings my 2 granddaughters starting 2nd grade… 1 grandson starting kindergarten… 1 grandson starting pre-K… 2 grandsons in pre-school… so I’m beginning to “feel” the new ways that everyone looks at “time.” This summer, I have seen 6 of my grandchildren almost every day at a local pool club… watching their smiles, their accomplishments… eating lunch with them… twirling them in the pool… and just letting each moment run into another with no thought of time getting away. Ah… let me catch my breath, put on my sweater… and get ready for Fall with a great big smile!!
I am so glad that you and Christy had a most awesome time, but then again, I already knew you would. I love that girl : ). Anyhoo, Sophie is only going to preschool this year, no kindergarten until next year and I’m already getting anxious about that. No more blinking, m’kay?
I am so glad that you and Christy had a most awesome time, but then again, I already knew you would. I love that girl : ). Anyhoo, Sophie is only going to preschool this year, no kindergarten until next year and I’m already getting anxious about that. No more blinking, m’kay?
Oh yes, I definitely feel how fast the time is going. Where did summer go? I had all these grand plans and really got so little accomplished. My kids go back on Monday and I have to admit I’m not that sad. I love them dearly but I am ready for some peace and quiet.
Oh yes, I definitely feel how fast the time is going. Where did summer go? I had all these grand plans and really got so little accomplished. My kids go back on Monday and I have to admit I’m not that sad. I love them dearly but I am ready for some peace and quiet.