They are finished with school and summer has officially begun! We are on week one – and my kids know what this means…

The annual cleaning of the rooms.

Day 1 – closet

Day 2 – desks

Day 3 – books

Day 4 – clothes

Day 5 – Toys

(Yes, I am giddy as I type this. Yes, I realize that makes me Monica from Friends.)

We are on day 2 and I’m pretty sure the house sighed with relief when I carried about 500 pounds of trash out the door today. How does it happen? Every single year, I find hidden valentines from first grade. Our rule is – if you remember it and it makes you smile, you are welcome to keep it. Otherwise – out the door it goes.

I’m so happy to have them home. It’s always nice to have their laughs around. And Riley LOVES the company. Of course, I know that in three weeks I could be offering to pay you to take them just for ten minutes, but for now – all is well and we have a lot of popcorn and lemonade to get through!

The end of school was pretty big for us this year. Nate is finished with elementary school. Julia is finished with middle school.

Translation: I am the mother of a high school-er. Wow. When did that happen?

Have a great week everyone!

Kate