The summer is ending....

I have a hard time with the end of summer. It's not really the end, but I am going back to work and the boys are going back to school. Because I teach, I have the whole summer off with my family. Being with them every day, being able to get up and say "What do you want to do today?" is such a great feeling. I am going to miss Caleb waking me up, usually with his piggies in my face and laughing. During the school year, it is me waking him up. I will miss the bike rides almost every night and the rollerblading. Jimmy loves bike riding and is always the first one ready to go! The days will get colder and there will be no more hanging out with Caleb in the backyard, watching him put sand on Mikey's head, having Ben get the grill going for S'mores.....
BUT Jimmy has reminded me, we have great things to look forward to. Caleb's birthday, Halloween, HIS birthday, Thanksgiving (which by the way he has already invited my parents over for turkey!) and Christmas. He has been talking about all of these days for the last few weeks. I do LOVE all of these days with my kids, celebrating and having fun!
It's a transition that will take a couple weeks to get into the routine. There is so much to look forward to. Every day is a day to look forward to with my children. They are my greatest gift from God and I am very thankful!!!!