Seriously, where did the summer go??

For us, summer is coming to an end.

Why, you may ask?

Because the girls start school TOMORROW.

Yep, we start back to school tomorrow. Emery starts Kindergarten and Parker starts 1st grade.

I am continually reminded that we are bound by time, by place and by the continual movement forward, whether we want to go or not. Time does not stop, stand still or listen to us rant and rave over how our lack or abundance of it. Our job is to use what time God has ordained for us, to honor Him, live for Him and make Him famous. Right now, I am feeling somewhat a victim of time not used to its fullest potential. I think of the girls when they were little and I remember so much less than I thought I would. They were 17 months apart, both in diapers, I had a very busy husband, we moved when Emery was 8 months, and life took off at an even more rapid pace. I am not making excuses, I am just reminding myself that the lack of sleep might have had something to do with it! And the sheer exhaustion.

SO many times, I reminded myself to stop, take it in, relax, enjoy, breathe. Sometimes, more successfully than others.

I have done a lot more of that with Bradley and I feel like these past few months have been filled with moments that are sealed into my memory. Jason and I keep looking at each other and say, “we are going to miss this ……….” fill in the blank of whatever it may be.

Emery starts Kindergarten tomorrow and it is amazing that no matter how much more comfortable and relaxed I am this year, as compared to when Parker started, I am still feeling those emotions of time moving on and life shifting. She is so ready and excited. I am so excited for her to experience new people, a new place, get more of her own identity (instead of being lumped in with Parker) and learn in new ways. She is such a blend of sweet and sassy, friendly yet shy, outgoing yet cuddly. She has the same teacher that Parker had and that is such a blessing to our family. She will already have 2 friends from church and one in the other class. God is good and has answered the prayers of this mommy beyond what I even prayed.

Emery, you are such a reminder that God’s plans are more abundant than what we can ask or imagine. You, alone, remind us, that surprises usually turn into the greatest of blessings. I am thrilled to watch you grow, learn, and become the young lady God has called you to be.

Blessings my little school goers!!