Today is the first day of school in Sarasota County. Summer vacation is over. This is a great day for Mom and a sad day for one of my children. This year all three of my children will be in the same school. One drop off time and one pick up time. This is going to be a good year. My middle daughter is not that thrilled about school starting, she still wishes for the lazy days of summer and to be swimming at the beach. My other two can't wait to go back to school to see their friends and for the opportunity to make new friends. I always joke with my children that the first day back from school is the best day of the year for all the Mom's. The joke is on Mom this time. Hurricane Fay is threatening Southwest Florida and all schools will be closed tomorrow for the impending storm. Now my kids are joking around with me. Fortunately the storm is not as strong as was predicted a few days ago, so we will be waiting out the storm. We have made all the "preparations" needed; bringing in all the plants, putting patio furniture in the pool, putting all the trash in the garage, stocked up on canned goods and non perishables, made sure that all the flash lights have fresh batteries, and most importantly brought our pet bunny, Midnight, inside. This has become an annual routine for our family. Tomorrow holds uncertainty and we are praying that the storm will pass over all with little to no damage.
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