Last Days of Summer

 I can hardly believe we are at the end of Summer break already! At the beginning of Summer I had great ambitions and ideas to keep us busy, but in the end we spent most of our days soaking up time together and enjoying the break from routine. I don't think any of the littles minded spending their days at the park, using their imaginations, or coloring pictures.

The fields are being harvested, the trees are changing colors, and there is a coolness in the air when we wake. When I think about Fall creeping up on us it gives me a shiver of excitement. It's the perfect temperature for exploring nature, letting the wind blow through my hair, and sipping hot chocolate. It also reminds me of when Mr. Stannix and I first met when I started a new stage of life in college. So many memories are attached to this season for me!

My littles have been spending their last days of Summer break soaking in the sun after it warms up each morning. They often pull each other to the park in the wagon and spend their mornings catching bugs and climbing. Camilla came home one day with a grasshopper in her hands and asked me to take a peek. "Don't worry, I tamed it!" she says, as it stares up at me through the tiny peek hole.

As we drove around and admired the fields, I glanced in the rear view and ask Joe if he remembered his coat. "Yup! It's on my lap," he said. "Well, I don't see it Joe," I reply. "Well, that's 'cause it's invisible, mom!" He said with a smirk. Oh, my Joe. 

Camilla made me some new art for my wall. It's all of us at sunset. I adore that sweet girl and her talent for drawing. My heart aches a little when I think of her heading back to school right away! Sometimes, I wish there were more Summer days....