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The days pass soo quickly at each stage! You remin...

2010-08-19T13:38:02.148-07:00

The days pass soo quickly at each stage! You reminded me to make MEMORIES so that we have something to look back to with laughter and tears as our kids grow up soo fast!

I can so relate Genny. Beautifully written.

2010-08-19T04:58:18.265-07:00

I can so relate Genny. Beautifully written.

I am right there with you, Genny. Claire and I got...

2010-08-18T07:17:30.292-07:00

I am right there with you, Genny. Claire and I got through our first day of middle school last week. I was choking back the tears all morning, not wanting to ruin her first day or leave her with the wrong impression. I was truly excited for her, but I was so sad for me. She was excited until I rounded the final turn to the school, then she looked at me and said, "Mommy, I'm scared." It took everything I had not to completely lose it right there. For a moment I thought I couldn't go through with it, but as I pulled up to the curb, she saw friends and her excitement took over. She jumped out of the car, barely looking back and said, "Bye, Mom, have a great day!" As I watched her head up the sidewalk, all I could think was where did all those years go? I really want time to slow down.

Oh yes, what a beautifully written post. I too am ...

2010-08-17T10:07:50.884-07:00

Oh yes, what a beautifully written post. I too am facing a change of seasons. My son started kindergarten today...and he was so brave and confident. I'm glad but sad too...my little boy growing up. My daughter starts preschool next week and it's all a little much for me but I'm so proud of them :)

Genny, this is a beautiful post! You're very ...

2010-08-16T23:19:18.815-07:00

Genny, this is a beautiful post! You're very much in touch with your emotions :) It's sweet you have so many memories of growing up with your daughter. I can't believe school's starting up again either, for us it's in 2 weeks. My youngest is entering kindergarten and it hasn't hit me fully yet - but I know it will. Thanks for your emotionally-rich post - it's prepping me for that day.

This post has me in tears. My son is starting Kin...

2010-08-16T22:54:36.883-07:00

This post has me in tears. My son is starting Kindergarten in 3 weeks, and I'm an emotional mess. He's okay. I definitely am not. He's just growing up too fast!

For now, I'm enjoying my little girl's sil...

2010-08-16T19:50:27.751-07:00

For now, I'm enjoying my little girl's silly ways and wishing time would not speed up . . . because someday, Genny, I'll feel the same way you're feeling...

Actually . . . I'm getting a little emotional right now, too... Oh, mothers! :)

Yes, entering a new season, too. Youngest is a sen...

2010-08-16T17:40:19.676-07:00

Yes, entering a new season, too. Youngest is a senior in high school this year. Just cleaned out our son's room (who started law school last week) to make it a guest room. These little transitions remind us that, yes, life does change. There is sadness and joy wrapped up in one package; sadness that things are changing, joy that God's plan for life and family keeps plugging along. Good, heart-felt post.

Yes, entering a new season, too. Youngest is a sen...

2010-08-16T17:40:18.740-07:00

I love how your writing can take me to the moment ...

2010-08-16T13:02:40.252-07:00

I love how your writing can take me to the moment you are feeling. My kids are still young... 2 1/2 and almost 4 so I'm not dealing with all the school stuff yet. But my girl is ALMOST FOUR! We have real conversations. It's crazy. And sometimes it makes me want to cry.

Well, I was barely holding it together with all of...

2010-08-16T12:19:01.090-07:00

Well, I was barely holding it together with all of this back to school stuff, and now I'm officially weepy.

Ok, I was looking forward to school starting, you ...

2010-08-16T10:26:09.025-07:00

Ok, I was looking forward to school starting, you made me tear up, in a good way.
Love the yellow flower post pic!

Now you have me in tears:O) I say no more babies g...

2010-08-16T08:34:58.055-07:00

Now you have me in tears:O)
I say no more babies growing up:O) Well some days I say that,lol! Here is a hug from me to you<>

Oh how well I understand...seems like they grow so...

2010-08-16T06:47:13.257-07:00

Oh how well I understand...seems like they grow so fast. At times I can't wait for them to go back to school so I can have a little sanity in my day...then the very next second I wish it were summer all over again, so I could steal away a few more moments of laughter and chaos! LOL.

Great post. My kids start school tomorrow so today we are heading to the pool! :)

Now I have tears, too! It's bittersweet, isn&...

2010-08-16T06:46:00.868-07:00

Now I have tears, too! It's bittersweet, isn't it? Funny...I was just running through my calendar this morning and school was on my mind, as well. Fortunately, we have three weeks (and a day) before school starts. Minnesota doesn't usually start until after Labor Day. But then...oh...I'll be hiding tears, too. Our district starts middle school at 5th Grade so with Parker being in 6th grade this coming year it won't be anything new for him, other than a new grade. But I'll still have tears because I love having him home. Then there's my Faith. Faith had 1/2 day Kindergarten last year and will be starting all day in First Grade this year. ALL DAY. She's so excited about school and misses all her friends. I'm praying that she gets a good teacher and that the all day schedule won't be too hard on her. Sometimes by the end of a 1/2 day she was very tired trying to filter everything she was learning through only one seeing eye. I know her teacher will be selected with care, especially since her Kindergarten teacher has something to say about it. Sending her off on an ALL DAY school year this year will most certainly have me in tears. Probably for more than just one day...because I love having her home, too!
Yes, the years pass quickly, but they bring with them a new season, one just as beautiful as the last.
Peace and blessings to your day.
Jeanine

Oh you are so right...the years pass so quickly, t...

2010-08-15T21:25:40.484-07:00

Oh you are so right...the years pass so quickly, the seasons change and we must too. With boys who are 25 and 28 I've been through so many seasons with them yet we are on the brink of another as our oldest prepares for the birth of his second daughter in just a couple weeks. New life...new hopes, joys and dreams for another tiny life beginning:) Enjoy the days before school starts!

Here I am with tears in my eyes, just thinking abo...

2010-08-15T21:13:31.648-07:00

Here I am with tears in my eyes, just thinking about being in your shoes in just a few years. My oldest is my daughter and she just started 2nd grade. My boys are 3 1/2 and almost 2. Each year passes more quickly than the one before and I too am acutely aware of that.

I have a post scheduled for tomorrow about this... funny, us moms must all be going through the same emotions right now!

Have a blessed week!

Jenny
www.thesoutherninstitute.com