This past week was action-packed. We played host to our neighborhood friends whose Mom is a teacher. She went back to school to set up her classroom. I am also providing childcare and homework help to two lovely young ladies who go to our parochial school which started classes two weeks ago. My girls, the youngest of the bunch, had a great time with friends, new and old. During the week, we swam, took a trip to the aquarium, went to the library, and all seven of us ventured out to the zoo.
We had a ball this last week of summer, however it also was hectic. As for myself, I had little time for pray, I did not write on this blog, and my husband and I were like passing strangers in the night. Also, the housework got a little backed up.
I know I could not keep up this pace for long, but I wanted my Ladybug’s last week of freedom to be fun. On Tuesday, we all start a new chapter in our lives as she steps on the bus and heads off to first grade in public school. I am bittersweet about this decision. She is petite, weighing a mere 37 pounds, however as our neighbor boy exclaimed,
“She is the biggest tomboy I’ve ever seen.”
Ladybug is also excited about going to school. She is a social butterfly. On Friday, as all seven of us packed into the mini-van and headed for the zoo, I looked at her through the rear view mirror with her beautiful black eyes twinkling and her mouth open in laughter.
Saturday, my husband took the girls bike riding, and I started digging out from the week, and spent time planning out my schedule. It felt good to be able to think and plan without interruption. It was just what I needed.
The weather has turned to a beautiful mild temperature, and so last night, after the girls went to bed, my husband lit a fire in our outdoor pit, and we share a few beers and talked. It has been ages since we have done that. It felt so good to talk to him.
Farewell Summer.
Hello Fall.
That picture is adorable, I got a great laugh reminded me of my super hero grandsons. You will do great this year, and school will be ok the girls will do fine. I am glad you had some down time and also some time with your best friend. That really is the most important 'job' for both of you.
Posted by: Sharon O | 09/04/2011 at 10:59 AM
Sharon,
I couldn't agree more! This fall I am focusing on how to have more QT with my best friend, my husband!
Posted by: Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith | 09/04/2011 at 07:11 PM
You and I are working on similar paths right now, my friend. We will surely have an interesting fall.
:)
Posted by: Carmen | 09/04/2011 at 07:18 PM
Glad you had some alone time with your dh. All summer my dh and I have been trying to have an evening to sit on the front porch and have a glass of wine, it hasn't happened! Maybe it will this fall.
Posted by: Jen | 09/05/2011 at 09:00 AM
you are going to have a wonderful year. I don't want to see summer go. :)
Posted by: kyooty | 09/05/2011 at 09:57 AM
Kyooty,
I agree, it is hard to let summer go...
Peace be with you,
Mary
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Posted by: Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith | 09/05/2011 at 11:45 AM
Jen,
You are an inspiration to me. How you keep it all together, I am in awe! I hope your DH and you are able to share that glass of wine soon, very soon. You deserved it!
Peace be with you,
Mary
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Posted by: Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith | 09/05/2011 at 11:48 AM
Carmen,
Isnt it interesting the way things go?God definitely has a plan and a sense of humor.
Peace be with you,
Mary
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Posted by: Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith | 09/05/2011 at 11:50 AM