School's coming

We start school on Monday. I am not ready as always. This summer I especially feel that way. Since I had surgery in June and have been recuperating all summer, my kids have been with other people and doing things without me and growing up before my eyes. I feel this longing to hold on to them and take them away on a vacation just our family, just to get a few more days to snuggle, play and laugh together. I am reminded that even though Emily has 3 year before she graduates, it will come so fast. As Rebekah starts middle school, Emily and I both can't believe how fast she is growing. Emily admits it only seems like yesterday that she was starting middle school. Luke is in 4th grade which is such a pivotal time and seems full of big changes for my kids. After a week or so I will be adjusted and enjoying the days of freedom and their after school activities, but I will treasure the last 4 days of summer vacation as much as I can.