Summer’s here

How is it possible that school is already out for the summer? I think I have lost all concept of time since Bennett was born. Being sleep deprived will do that to a girl.

Carter’s last day was Friday.  He seemed very unconcerned about it and ready for a break.  He’s been having a really hard time functioning at school lately, so maybe that really is true.  I think after a few days of Legos he is going to miss it.  But he also has lots of activities on tap through parks and rec and community ed. Hopefully they will be helpful for him to have fun and get restored over the summer.

headed out for the last day of school

Penelope’s last day of preschool was three weeks ago.  She has been WAY over preschool for a long time now!  She had her kindergarten informational meeting in the middle of March, and she was bound and determined that she should start kindergarten the next day.  So the last few weeks of school have been hard for her too!  Her school celebrated with actual graduation gowns.  A little excessive, I thought, for 5-year-olds, but tiny graduation gowns are super cute.  The kids sang a few songs and recited a few Bible verses and ate some cupcakes.

Our first week of summer has been pretty uneventful (that is, relaxing).  We’ve been enjoying a walk each morning, after which the kiddos explore through the underbrush in the vacant lot across the street.  It’s their new secret hideaway, and they’ve spent many an hour there this week.  Carter has also started his swim lessons, and Penelope is excited to start hers next week.  We are looking forward to Grandma Jean and Grandpa John coming to visit tomorrow.  Our summer is off to a lovely start.