School Daze Summer Haze

The beginning of the school year has left me in a haze.  Where did our summer go?

It was a great break, but way too short.  I am always sad when the kids have to go back to school.

I laughed out loud when I walked outside before dawn this morning to take the dog potty.  Not because I was up before dawn, but because it was noticeably cooler than it has been all summer long.  This summer was sweltering.  We had one week where the temperatures were below 90 degrees.  I don't mind the heat, but it was accompanied by a thick humidity.  It was only 64 degrees this morning.  It was as though someone turned the dial to make the temperature feel as though the kids should be returning to school.

I started my morning with a cup of coffee and my Bible.  Rachel got up at the same time as me and she brought the puppy with her.  Holly obviously didn't care that I was trying to spend time with the Lord!  Apparently, she did not get the memo that school was starting today and no one would have time to play with her first thing in the morning.

I made the kids their favorite breakfast foods.  I woke Hannah up and told her breakfast was ready.  She sniffed and said, "Cinnamon rolls...(more sniffing) and bacon."  They also had cheesy eggs.  I hate to tell them tomorrow they are back to Poptarts, Toaster Struedel and yogurt.

I think it is pretty evident in Aaron's expression that he was less than thrilled about the first day of school.

The lunches were packed, snacks selected and water bottles filled.

Here they are.  Ready to load up.  (Rachel - seventh grade, Aaron - fifth grade, Hannah - second grade)

Hannah was tickleing Rachel in this picture.  She has that mischievous look on her face and Rachel looks happy.