Oh my, what a summer. It was fantastic and lovely and oh so very fast! I know this must just be a part of getting older, but goodness I feel like time needs to just slow down.
Tomorrow I meet 28 fifth graders that I will spend the next nine months with. The first week is always exciting and overwhelming all the same. Of course each year holds new experiences as no class is ever quite the same.
So as I get ready for the nine months ahead, I can’t help but to think about what fun we’ve had the past three months. We tried to take advantage of the gorgeous weather, but somehow we always feel like we didn’t do quite enough boating, swimming, or relaxing on the lake. We were lucky, though, to spend time with lots of friends we haven’t seen regularly over the past years. We also got to spend time with family and enjoyed our favorite little monkeys when they made their way to our house. Bill explored the air while I worked to keep my feet planted firmly on the ground. We saw my favorite country singer in concert and enjoyed a couple of weeks up North. So, yes, I’d say we did our best to fill our summer months with fun. And we’ll look forward to the next summer, but not without first enjoying the seasons in between.
It was a packed summer. Looking forward to fall boating with you. Lake life isn’t over quite yet for the year. Then we can hop to the skies to enjoy the lake this winter. Can’t wait. Love you.
As one season ends and the next begins, I always think I should have done so much more… I hear you on that one, though it sounds like you had a full and beautiful summer! Living at the lake seems like such a treat (although I know anywhere you call home has it’s responsibilities and stress – it’s just so perfectly perfect at your place, I love it!!). I wish you a wonderful year — You are starting with a BIG number of kiddos, 28, wow! Have a fun (exhausting) first week! Miss you!!!