Another August, another school year begins. School supplies are in the new 'bags', schedules are somewhat memorized, and we know where our new lockers are located! The girls, Madison & Mallory, will begin their last year of middle school tomorrow! I'm eagerly anticipating it for them...they are not so excited., did I mention they are 14, and all that that means?!
Because our girls are 11 years apart in age (from our oldest to the twins), we have had a child/children attending this school district for 20 continuous years. We've seen lots of changes over the years. The buildings have all changed, the staff and teachers have come and gone, and stayed or retired. Life happens. Kids grow up! This is really good thing!
I was talking to a 'mom of twins' a couple of weeks ago, and she was apprehensive because they will be entering first grade. She seemed saddened at the prospect of them actually growing up; however, I know that the alternative is not so pleasant, so I tried to encourage her to enjoy the transitions of life with her kids. She told me that she was really trying to do that, it just goes b so quickly!
Speaking of transitions...there's nothing sweeter than watching them grow up, become young adults, then become productive citizens with kids of their own! Our second oldest, Holly, is on the brink of launching in to her life. I'm super excited for her! And, yes, when she moves in to that cute little first apartment that we're all dreaming of, I'll miss her face! She's a constant source of laughter for all of us. And, the younger girls love having her around, and she loves the support of her older sister, bother in law and niece & nephew!
Today's 'Sunday dinner' was pretty typical...but for just a moment, before mashing the potatoes to go with Randy's grilled chicken, I stopped, stood back, just to listen. I love hearing their voices, all talking and laughing at once. Nothing sweeter, or louder or more entertaining than when they are all here, enjoying each other and catching up on details of the week, or week end at hand!
Plus the fact that there's so many of them! Randy & I began , obviously, with just the two of us, and now, we're at 9! So very much fun, each one of them, in their own unique way. I eagerly anticipate them continuing to 'grow up' and season in their lives...eventually to bring home spouses, and kids of their own...it's fun to dream about...but, as I've told you before, I must keep the perspective: 'IF the Lord Wills' for every detail of our lives! And, remember to be thankful in all things!
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