Backpacks are by the front door stuffed with supplies, all
pockets bulging awaiting back to school meet and greet. First day of school
outfits are hanging in their closets and snack is being decided. Everyone went
to bed early and woke up to their alarm clocks for the first time since June.
We are on 3 days and counting, Three days left of swim
practice, all day computer time and ice cream on the back porch. Three days of
me not having to get off work at 3pm and zip to their school, find a parking
spot and be waiting at the glass doors with my Mommy friends to give big hugs
and asking, “Let me hear all about it”
Summer 2015 is almost over.
This summer we had a lot of firsts. First fish caught, first
tubing trip, digglers and riding the ski lift in Copper mtn, first bumper cars
on ice, first time at Disney & Vegas , swimming and seeing the ocean. There
were playdates, Water World, camping trips, new foods and two sports camps.
They learned so much this summer.
I will miss their tan legs draped over me as we watch a
movie, or listening to them through the open windows in the evening as they eat
on the back porch. Their scooters littering the front yard was well as Popsicle
sticks and random dolls that made it outside the house. I will miss simple
dinners of veggies, fruit and sandwiches. It’s like the calm days of summer
will fade away the moment that first bell rings and their little feet pitter
into the school building getting hugs from favorite teachers or office staff.
As I look out the window at work I see a summer rain beating
against the glass, I’m leaving work in 30 minutes to zip home and take my
youngest to gymnastics and get in an hour with a good book. I’m not willing to
give up the feeling of summer, even if I know the truth in my heart.
