So summer is over for us tomorrow. This is my first summer as a mother where I really and truly am not ready for it to end. Most summers by the last week or two I'm done with the kids. We are usually getting on each others nerves and all of us need some space. But this summer was very different for us. This was my first summer without a baby in diapers (or 2 or 3!). I hardly ever used our strollers and I didn't have to take a diaper bag along. We just packed a small backpack wherever we went with sunscreen, wipes, snacks and drinks and were on our way. This was also my first summer where I didn't have to say no to certain playdates because not all of my kids were old enough to go. With the kids being 7, 6, 4, and 3 we were pretty much up for anything. This was the first time I could take all 4 kids successfully to the movies all by myself! Park dates are super easy now. I only really needed an extra set of hands for swimming playdates. I have loved not having to be anywhere in the mornings. The kids and I have enjoyed lounging at home, enjoying our breakfast (or coffee or tea with no rush), and then heading out to our adventures later in the day. But all good things must come to an end and the kids are getting a little antsy to start soccer, see friends, enjoy the upcoming holidays, etc. Although we are all sad, all the first day of school outfits are laid out, backpacks and lunch boxes are labeled, and school supplies are in bags ready to go. Wish us luck tomorrow! The older three start school and Loralee heads back to preschool next week!
Enjoy the pics from our random summer adventures.
We started the summer with two kids having tonsil and adenoid removal surgery. Worst feeling in the world as a mother is watching your two kids go in for surgery knowing there is nothing you can do for them, you have no control, and they are in someone elses hands. And the fact that no one can prepare you for this awful, helpless feeling. But thank God everything went smoothly and both kids are just fine.
The day before
Pre-Op
Best feeling in the world is holding them after surgery
Recovering...
It was the summer of Lilly losing teeth right and left. A total of 6 teeth in 2 months, leaving her with 4 missing teeth on the top and 2 on the bottom.
First there were 4 missing...
Then 2 more on the top. I love this awkward goofy look. So adorable.
4th of July weekend. Michael's birthday.
Headed to Wyoming for 2 weeks
When we got home it was swim lesson time!
Just hung out, played, had fun, enjoyed each others company.
Ice cream always tastes better when you eat it with no clothes. Or in her case, it just makes the clean up easier.
These two.
Sleeping Pig Pen
Sleeping with a pup
Elsa is 8 months old already! And bigger than all our kids.
Because everyone should buy witches hats in August.
Heidi started soccer this year along with Lilly playing for her 3rd year in a row.
We celebrated two years living in our house!
And ended the summer at Knott's.
One last one of these teeth. Can't get enough of that smile right now!
Best. Summer. Ever.
