Kayson - 1st day of 9th Grade (FRESHMAN)

Doesn't seem possible...  Kayson is now a freshman in High School.  That tugs at the heart a little.  August 23 - he started back to school as a 9th grader - he's still in the 8/9 building (Timberline), so I do feel that eased up the 'pain' a little, they didn't get shifted to the HS building just yet. 

Regardless, it's here - he's 14, 9th grader, taking HS sports, and earning a GPA.  Fingers crossed on all the things!

He will always be my dork!

His English teacher required a picture of the kids.  Funny!

Cora - 1st day of 5th Grade!

I can't believe it...  Cora started her last first day of elementary yesterday, the 23rd.  She was excited, and ready to go early...  today, I let her sleep in a little.  There is no reason to get up too early!

Cora has Mrs. Kramer for 5th grade, she seems fun, and kind.  Kayson did not have her as a teacher, but he does remember her. 

The first few days of school have been un eventful, which I like - the only main thing is that the weather has been a scorcher!  We've had 100 degree temps with 115 degree 'feel like' temps.  It's been pretty bad.  I'm hoping for some relief soon!

Cora is growing up...  she's just changing so much.  I've heard so many people ask if she's 14!!!  NOPE.

Happy 11th Birthday Cora!

This girl is 11!!  ELEVEN!!

Cora had a good day...  we had lunch with Grandma and Papa and Grandma Janis.  We did gifts and dessert at the house.  We got a free gift from Sephora, and got Starbucks to end her day!  

She was spoiled...  not only today, but every day!  

I just can't believe how fast she's growing up!

Summer - The end!!

We are pretty much wrapped up with summer. 

I took the week of the 14th off from work - I needed a break, and just needed to be with my kids consistently.  I knew they would be busy and want rides places, etc...  I just needed it.  We had a good week.  I really wanted to be more productive, but I wasn't!  

Summer - Part 4, Sad it's going so fast

This screenshot --- Is exactly how I'm feeling.  June and July flew by... we are now into August, and only 3 weeks away from school starting.  I've been having a little pitty-party for myself lately.  Time is flying... and it hurts my heart.  My kids rarely want to hang out...  Kayson especially.  He's just that kid - that 14 year old that thinks his parents are boring and dumb.  I get it.  He's just changing... and I struggle with that.  

Cora is good...  however, she's changing too.  She's becoming a young lady, right before our eyes, and that, too, kind of just hurts.  I mean I love that we've created beautiful children, but to see them grow up, is a lot.  She's going to be a teen soon...  her body is changing...  her opinions are changing...  I don't want her to lose her silly/sass with us, or anyone else... but it slowly is.  

3 more weeks...  I'm starting to have that guilt feeling that I don't spend enough time with them.  I'm working, yes, I'm home with them, but I need to concentrate on work.  Then when work is done, they are off doing something else, or just don't want to talk.