Many of you know that our family is rather busy. No really, we are zooming around town quite regularly. You know what they say about idle hands...
My husband, Ron, is back to work. He is also in the education world, but his schedule is "full time August 1." We are high school sweethearts. I am so lucky to be married to my very best friend.
He makes me laugh daily, which sometimes is challenging I'm sure. :)
Our boy, the oldest, changes daily before my eyes. Jeff is a kind soul, patient, and smart. He still reads ferociously, although he is developing many interests in the world of high school. His latest is joining the marching band, and will travel for competitions this year.
Katie is a bundle of energy. Cracking jokes, writing stories and poetry, playing with our dogs, and of course gymnastics. Her hero is Sean Johnson, and we were glued to the Olympic Games. She loves all things young, from babies to animals. Her sense of humor is inherited from her father.
We are all excited to be going back to school soon, however as the time draws nearer I keep counting special minutes. I will miss spontaneously cooking with my daughter when she asks me to teach her. I will miss seeing my son reading outdoors. Running errands with one of them sitting beside me. (I know, some of you with younger kiddos may disagree, but I truly will miss their company and conversation in the car.)
I have to remember to take a moment each day to appreciate the small moments that can build a lasting memory. All of my happiest this summer were times we scheduled to "just" be together. I am glad we scheduled these times.
Warm wishes,
~H
