Monday, August 15, 2011

bittersweet

The first day back...
 the bitter:
* saying 'goodbye' to the long, lazy days of summer
*sending these kids off to just grow up some more...really can't anyone figure out a way to stop that?
*earlier wake-up times
*earlier bedtimes (at least in theory)
*another season written in the books....did we have enough fun to last 'til next summer???
*watching Kate nervously find her way to 1st grade...I didn't know she'd be scared!

the sweet:
*saying 'hello' to more structure and organization that comes with fall
*sending these cute kids off into the world to learn and grow...oh, how they make me proud!
*earlier wake-up times are good for me (right?)
*earlier bedtimes for mom, too (in theory)
*another season written in the books...it was a glorious summer, wasn't it?
*seeing Dal wave me off with a 'see ya later, Mom' and no worries at all....when did my baby get so big?

6 comments:

Nicole said...

Where did the Summer go? What a fun way to take pictures of the first day of school! Good luck to Dallin and Kate--and to you too. Three cheers for early mornings and early bedtimes, in theory of course. ;)

Colleen said...

I love the photos. Very clever idea! Josh had a bit of a nervous look on his face too. It's a little overwhelming with all the parents and kids milling around. Definitely a bittersweet day for me too!

maynardmoments said...

Well put my friend. Mary was nervous for 1st grade as well.
Cute idea with the sign in the pictures. You are so creative. See you in a few weeks!

Trinette McCrary said...

Aw, your kiddos are sweet, strong, and full of courage! Cute pictures!

Unknown said...

You are SO right, Adri. Bitter AND sweet. Our bittersweet day is next Monday, and while I'm looking forward to it, I'm also NOT.

Love you.

Fay said...

Happy Back to School from Gram! I KNOW you will be great students, and maybe teach Gram a thing or two. Love to you! xoxoxo

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