Summer's Over...

I am still in a bit of disbelief that it really is August 21st today (Happy Birthday President Monson!).  I wish I could go back to June :)  Who knew summer could be so enjoyable when you aren't pregnant ;)

I was talking to a friend last night about how in years past, the week before school we'll practice getting back in our routine to get the kids used to things before school actually starts, but that this year, we both just bagged it :)  By the 2nd day you are dragging them out of bed anyway, so why not enjoy the last couple days?  It made for a much more fun last week of summer break.

I did a countdown chain for the last few days because I don't know about you, but every few minutes I get the question, 'How many more days until___________?'  The chain worked great :)  Each day had a fun little thing we got to do.  Here were some of ours....

Go on a hike

Visit Sister So&so and take her flowers

Go to the fair

Go to the zoo

Have a friend party

Have a cousin movie night

Have a family game night

Go on a picnic in the mountains

etc... you get the idea.

And then on the first day of school, I have been saving my pennies for something extra special, but more on that to come.  I hope they like it.