The End of Summer

The past few weeks have been kind of busy. First we went to my husband's family's house for a few days. t was our end of summer visit. It was nice to see everyone. Then we went to my parent's house. We just gt home last night. It was great to see them. We try to do a visit at the beginning and at the end of summer. Now that my husband and I share a car I do not get to take the kids as often during the school year. We will not be able to visit again until January. That is when we do a holiday visit. Anyway, now we are home and getting ready to start the school year. Today is orientation at the school. We will bring supplies and meet the new teachers. Then they start school on Wednesday. The summer actually went by fast this year. I am sure I will blink and this school year will be over too. Every year, faster and faster. Now it's time for early betimes, EARLY mornings, school lunches, and homework. It is also the signal that the holiday season is right around the corner. Soon it will be time for Halloween costumes and turkey and Christmas trees. Where does the time go? Although I am not wishing time to go by faster, I am looking forward to cooler weather, open windows, hot chocolate when the kids get home from school, and of course.... pumpkin spice everything!