23 August

Fall is approaching, We can feel it in the air.  The difference between the daytime and nighttime temperatures is like 30 degrees.  The humidity has dropped.  It's darker in the morning and getting darker earlier  in the evening. Soccer practice is in full swing.  I've noticed a few leaves changing and dropping onto the lawn.

Fall is always a time of renewal for me.  Ever Since I was little, the cooler air brings a new energy.  I've got lots of home organizing projects in the works and were trading in crazy days spent running around in our bathing suits at water parks to slow days spent at home.  We have three bags of fresh school supplies ready to go.  As much as I love summer, I'm ready for change.  I'm excited about new beginnings.

Today, Lucas went on the principal's tour of the school (I can't believe only two weeks before school starts!) . By now, it's a school we know VERY well, both in people and in layout.  And you have to know our principal (LOVE him!)  to be prepared for a 45 minute photo slideshow (a man after my own heart) whenever he makes a presentation to parents. Lucas had a BLAST. He is ready.

 I heard somewhere that mothering small children is like trying to keep water in your cupped hands.  No matter how hard you try to keep it there, in your hands, it just keeps flowing away, sometimes slow (if you hold real tight), and sometimes it just flows away, so quickly you didn't even see it.    I preparing myself for the big transition to being a Mom to three School age children.  It's will be hard and sad and exciting all at the same time.  The exciting thing about this is there really is never a dull moment, there are so many new and interesting things (and opportunities) that school brings..

Yes, Lucas, I feel like your still so little, but you have a HUGE personality and a twinkle in your eye (with some crazy dance moves to boot), and you are just going to shine.  I'm going to leave little notes in your lunches, I'll listen to all your after school stories.  I'll be the one waving a blowing kisses as the bus drives away in the morning.  I'll be at every concert and sporting event holding back the tears of how proud I am of you (and how cute you are!)  I will explore new ways to love you and be your Mom, new ways that involve letting go, but I'll always be there, cheering you on, and you will know that :) New ways that we all will be growing together. We're ready.