Today is day two of the kids back in school and I am not sure how I feel other than tired!  I am on my second cup of coffee which doesn't really seem to be working.  My youngest son gets on the bus at 6:59 a.m., yikes!  I can guarantee none of us in this house ( other than my husband) have seen that hour since school ended.  My other son started middle school and he doesn't leave until 8:38.  I have some serious organizing to do to make the best use of my time in the morning. 

We had a wonderful summer and that is the main reason for the mixed emotions.  We spent a lot of time with friends and family and enjoyed a week at the beach!  My 17 year old niece lived with us this summer and she is a genuine blessing!  She taught our family alot about "true" needs and wants!  The quality time with the kids made me truly see what great  boys they are and that they are growing up so fast ( maybe too fast). The sibling rivalry slowed down some this summer and I could finally see that my children may actually be friends!!

I wouldn't trade the lazy days of the summer for anything but in reality our family functions better on a schedule.  When our schedule is so loose we often get nothing accomplished.  I think the hardest thing about school starting is that is makes life go by so much faster.  Schedules are busy, activites begin and you start living for the holidays again.  You shut your eyes, the school year is over, and it is summer.

How do you feel about having the kids back at school?  Please share your thoughts.

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