The End of Summer

Today is the last day of summer vacation. Of course the kids don't start school until Monday, but at this point Saturday and Sunday are just a regular weekend. I've had such an emotional reaction to this week. I've been SO ready for the kids to start so they can get out of the house. At the same time, I LOVE having them home with me in a relaxed environment where they can make drawings and play games. Sometimes I wish I had the patience or endurance to home school them so I could always have them with me, but I am very aware that is something that would never work for our personalities. My kids love going to school and for that I'm grateful. I'm a little melancholy that my youngest starts first grade. I know he's more than ready, but in so many ways it makes him all grown up, and I'm not ready for that! I've even had a tough time adjusting to my husband being at work this week. I really miss him. I'm so grateful for these mixed feelings though...while I'm excited about moving on, I'm so glad that I'm happy enough with my life as it is that I'm a little sad to see it change!