First Day of School

OK...first of all...to my three readers...hi and thanks for checking in!

Today was the first day of school and I'm happy to announce all three kids had great days!

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Connor Edward began HIGH SCHOOL today...9th grade, 14 years old....

Jake Carey began MIDDLE SCHOOL today...6th grade, 11 years old...

Kate Anastasi started 2nd grade today...she will be EIGHT in November...

And so I must reflect and ask...what happened to that sweet one year old boy that always had a hat on...the one that said, "bop" if you told him to say, "please"! Now he's in high school?!?!

And where is the little man that would run down streets faster than a speeding bullet, headed for nowhere, and draw all over himself with pride? The one that would climb anything possible...he started MIDDLE SCHOOL today?

And who is the sweet girl in braids on my doorstep? Is she the same daughter that called water "wong" and connor "cong"? The same little girl who was just learning to walk yesterday? She's in SECOND grade?

How did this happen? Is it that my kids don't like to listen to me? I've asked them since the beginning to please stop growing up...but they defy me over and over again...

I know they're mine...but they are such amazing kids...they are kind, funny, athletic, smart, and compassionate...and I'm so blessed to be their mom.

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and so...as I reflect on how fast time is flying, I remind myself that we are having a ton of fun, and that must be why time is passing by so fast...

but it's really hard not to think back and feel nostalgic...

...and the kids aren't the only ones who have changed...
just another reminder that change is good...

I will hopefully will be uploading pictures from "Camp Granny and Pop" soon!!