Not me

Tomorrow is the first day of school. The three big kids will all be going this year. So many parents are counting down the minutes until they can drop their kids at school on that first day & can say that summer is officially over. I am not one of those parents. I don't want school to start. It takes away from my time with my kids. I love summer. I love hanging out w/ my kids & just "going with the flow" when deciding about activities. I love taking them to the beach, the park, staying up late for family movie or game night without the concern of them not getting enough sleep. School is a necessity, but I don't wish it to come any faster than it has to.
Owen is starting kindergarten... it's the end of an era. He's that much closer to being a big boy who doesn't need mommy snuggles & kisses. LOL It's the beginning of a child who learns so much & suddenly thinks they know it all. Soon all three of them will read to ME... then just to themselves... & only Parker will want to snuggle up & read books with me.
I understand why those parents are looking forward to the beginning of school... it's just not me. I wish I could have 3 more months of summer with my energybugs. :)

Why do I have to go to bed early?!!

Little Noelle, bless her heart, had me in stitches the other night. She had bee n having a hard evening and the ride home from work was a bumpy one. She was fighting with her brother and sister non-stop. When we got home, she was instructed to get into her jammies, get ready for supper and be prepared for bed. So while she got her pjs on, I got her supper. She came to the table & ate. Immediately after she brushed her teeth, she came to me and asked "Why do I have to go to bed so early?!" I responded, "Noelle, you were very crabby and aggressive in the car. I gave you a warning and you didn't change your attitude. That tells me you are overtired, so you need to go to bed." She pondered this for only a moment and then said "UGH! That stupid snake!! If he hadn't talked to Eve, there would be no sin and I could stay up later!! Hmmph!" After trying desperately not to laugh, I explained to her that she is responsible for her own actions, tucked her into bed and reminded her that tomorrow is a new day.
I love the way everything is so simple in the minds of children.