I really can't believe how fast this summer zoomed by! I know I say that every year, but time really does fly by. So, last night we got all the kids to help pack up their backpacks and set out the clothes they were going to wear. They got to bed at their designated bedtimes and I got in bed at 10:30. I layed in bed all nervous and excited for them. It's like being a kid again myself. I finally had to get up and come downstairs. I played games on the computer, read some of my book and finally started feeling tired. Let me just tell you that when the alarm clock went off at 6:00 I felt like I had just fallen asleep. I woke Emma up first. She sat up in her bed rubbing her eyes and then realized what today was. She climbed out of her bunk bed and happily hopped down the stairs! Noah was next. I went in and rubbed his back and he opened his eyes and said "Mommy why are you waking me up? It's not time to get up yet!" Boy I couldn't agree more! He climbed down the stairs and layed on the couch to wake up a little. I opened Abbie's door and she pulled the covers over her head. I told her I knew it was early but reminded her she insisted she needed an hour and a half to get ready! She layed in bed and few more minutes then stumbled out out of her room. I hopped in the shower to get ready to take Emma and Noah to school. Emma came in and asked if I had to work today and I said no. She asked if I was going to put my pajamas back on and go back to bed after I took them to school. That sounded so wonderful, but I told her I had lots to do before they got home from school.
Abbie called Emma to the bathroom and asked her if she wanted her to do her hair. Emma was excited and said yes. I thought that was very sweet of Abbie. They have not been getting along very well lately and that was a sweet gesture on Abbie's part.
"Seriously mom, you have the camera out already?"
Emma looked so cute and grown up!
We were already to go! We stopped at the front door to take some pictures. My sister taught me that trick. You can look how much they've grown if you take the picture in the same spot every year. We always look at the doorknob and it's fun to see how tall they are.
Off I went to take Emma and Noah to school. James stayed home with Abbie until it was time for her to go up to the bus. Oh, and take pictures of her.
On the way to school Emma and Noah talked about how old they would be when Abbie started High School. Right there it hit that that is next year!!! I became very emotional and bit my lip so I wouldn't cry! I had to talk to myself and say we still have one more year and this year has just started. Who, am I kidding? I just said time flies!!! So anyway, we pulled into the parking lot and Emma asks me if I'm walking her to her class. "Why wouldn't I?" I say. She replies "you can walk me to class but you can't kiss me in front of all my friends." Rip my heart out why don't you I want to cry!!! I was good and said I would just hug her. So that's what I did. I left her smiling and laughing with her friends. Noah was very sweet and said "Mom you can walk me to my class as long as you want". That boy has the biggest heart. He knew just what I needed to hear. I worried about Noah the most this year. He will be changing classes a lot. I'm sure he will do fine. He never ceases to amaze me! We were walking down the hallway and all I could think was I hope no one is unkind to him. I worry about that the most. We turned down his hall and he saw his teacher. He gave her a big hug and gave me a hug and then saw a friend. He and his friend have similar issues. They hugged each other and sat down next to each other. He has a friend was all I could think. He was also smiling when I left! I drove home feeling happy for them. I was a little sad but knew they would have a great day. I arrived home before Abbie left to go to the bus! So guess what? I took pictures!!! She and her friend decided to ride the bus today. I said " You don't want me to take you to school?" "Mom. I'm in the 8th grade!" "Don't remind me I wanted to cry!" So, James had already grabbed a couple of pictures and I was able to grab one of Abbie with her friend Brooke.
Off they went! The house was quiet and to be honest it was a little nice. I almost put my PJ's back on but knew I had things to do. Emma and Noah will be home in about ten minutes and I can hardly wait to hear about their day!
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