Reflecting…

I always look forward to Summertime to catch up on things at home. Work and school fill a lot of my time during the year, so it’s nice to get a break from school sometimes, as I am doing right now. The kids also spend some time with their other families, which is great fun for Julian and I. We stay up late, run to a store at 11 at night with out worrying, go to a movie when we feel like it or keep the surround sound up all night. Aww, what bliss…

As much as I like a break, I miss the kids too. This time a little more so since I am reflecting on the milestones they hit this year. Aidan graduated from Elementary School and Sylvia is moving from Junior High to High School. Yep – I have no kids in grade school anymore and that is making me feel quite old. It is also making me feel like I better experience everything I want to experience with them in now, before they are gone. All while they keep telling me, “Okay Mom, whatev!*” (My parents are laughing….I know…)

*Therapist Dave (TM)