Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Pulling Myself Together

Today was the first day of school.

Usually, it's a bit bittersweet for me.  Sad to not have them with me all day.  Excited to get back to an actual schedule.

This year, though, I am so very sad at the thought of sending them on their way.


We have had the very best summer--a wonderful mix of the very laziest days and incredible day trips.  

It's been exactly what I want everyday to be like.


This down-in-the-dumps outlook has led to me doing some serious feet dragging on getting things ready for the school year.  

Thank goodness for Ben!

He and the boys spent last night finishing up shopping for the rest of the essentials.  He also took the reigns this morning and made sure everyone was up nice and early and greeted us all with a delicious breakfast.  (No repeats from last year!)

I think it's just what I needed to get over the hump.


Now that we've sent them off, I'm starting to remember how nice it is for just the two of us to be at home.  

Hello, lunch dates!!