We had a Cousin Camp today at Kim's house to commemorate the end of summer and the beginning of another school year. Yikes, where did the summer go? It has been a busy, fun-filled 10 weeks and for once I'm not ready to ship the kids off to school. As Ashley and I walked the halls of South Davis Jr. High at her back to school night, and felt the excitement brimming off of the kids, I realized how happy I am that she is going to this school for her 9th grade...it has a very positive vibe and the teachers were excited to have her again in their classes. I sense and anticipate great things from this school year.
Madi is also on the brink of an exciting year: senior year of high school, college applications, an internship using her CNA and new job at The Legacy House. We both got jobs at the same retirement home (although we will be working different shifts), and we begin our training next week. It's been a laid back summer with some fun trips, delicious watermelon (I personally have eaten at least five on my own), good books, Ragnar/Dessert News running events, long bike rides, leisurely walks with Jesse, movie marathons and BBQ cookouts. But now it's back to a schedule--work and school--and the shortened days of autumn and winter. The light is already changing, and soon the crispness will be in the air, signalling the change of seasons. Ahh, the lazy dog days of summer....I will miss you!
