In Conway, MO today was the last day of school. As of 1:05 pm today, my kids had "officially" declared themselves one grade level older - our son is now a second grader, our daughter a fifth grader.
As I went through the final papers, the stack of art projects and the final report card, I couldn't help but feel a little sad. Not to worry, said my daughter as she patted my shoulder. "In only seven more years I'll be in college!"
What?!
Only... seven... more...
Okay, okay, I get it... only seven more years....
Both my kids thought that was a pretty cool observation. I didn't find it so "cool."
As the busy summer selling season begins, I am reminded the kids are growing as quick as the weeds in the flower garden. Now is the time to feed the fish, go swimming, read a good book, count the cows, go shopping, play with moon sand, go see a Disney movie...
If the next seven years go by as quickly as the last seven, I'm in big trouble. This Mom isn't ready for these "official" days to be over...
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