Although my son starts 7th grade today, my little girls don't go back to their (very limited) preschool schedule until tomorrow. As much as I'd really like to put some words on paper today, I just can't do it unless I want to subject myself to to non-stop fighting, screaming and crying while I type. I decided I'm not up for that much drama this morning so I thought I would just post a few pictures from the past weekend, including our one night trip to the Oregon coast.
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| My three loves |
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| I found a use for all those ripe tomatoes...chickpeas, tomatoes and tofu just before roasting |
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| Funny faces |
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| A rarity -- a picture with me in it! |
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| Love this one |
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| Running on the beach |
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| My boys |
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| Beautiful sunset on the second-to-last night of summer... |
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| The drive home |
I'm really looking forward to school starting and getting into a rhythm again. As much as I love summer, I also enjoy the predictability that begins when school starts. College football, soccer games, early mornings spent rushing everyone out the door, school functions, cooler days, fall races...and the realization that we are all getting older with each new year. Okay, so maybe I don't enjoy that last one so much...
I have a lot on my mind that I keep putting on the back burner until school is back in session and I have some time to process it all. Until then, I'll just continue to carry the weight of the world (or at least my family) on my shoulders!
Did you do anything special/fun for the Labor Day weekend?
Are you looking forward to school starting or will you miss the lazy (ha!) days of summer?
- Kristen
Yes, I'm one of those moms that jump for joy when school starts again. I love my kids, but I also love structure. When school starts again, life becomes more structured and peaceful, and I love that.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear I'm not alone in being happy when school starts each fall. The unpredictability and wide-openness of summer days can be fun but also seems to require a lot more work at times!
DeleteBeautiful pictures and words! I also like the setting in feeling that comes with back to school. It is fresh. comforting. Always a feeling of growth that comes. Even if we don't talk running group, we need to get together for a drink just to get to know each other...soon!
ReplyDeleteYes, we do need to get together! I want to hear about Asheville...although I know you loved it. What is not to love about North Carolina?! Great posts from you the last week, by the way. Always love your sharing. :)
DeleteWOW what a nice post. your family looks beautiful. I love that last photo - I hope to be able to do a hand stand one day :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! When I did that particular handstand, I ended up with my feet going over my head and landing in a pile of sand on my back. Ha! But at least the moment was captured in the meantime. :)
DeleteThanks for visiting my blog -- I always enjoy your posts!
Really enjoyed this post! My husband is a school teacher so it seems like our summer gets even more chaotic because we are cramming in all the fun we can before daddy has to work again! I love fall. It's perfect for getting a good routine at home and when you're pounding the pavement. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Abbey! Yeah, I can only imagine how really chaotic summer would be if my husband were off from work! Thanks for commenting -- I'm going to go check out your blog after I get the kiddos in bed. :)
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