So Long, Summer

Another summer vacation is over, and as I lounge on the back patio with a heavily medicated dog and cat on the prowl for frogs, I’m pleased with all that we’ve done in the last few months. It’s been all about swimming, camping, traveling and seeing family – all that a summer vacation should be. My made-to-order work schedule was wonderfully flexible, but as of tomorrow, it’s back to the early wake-up time and organizing my workday according to the school bell. With school in session and much on my shoulders, predictability will be what keeps me sane.

Jeremy is thrilled to be going into the first grade, though more than once I’ve heard him follow it up with, “but I’m supposed to be in second grade.” He still resents being placed back in Kindergarten last year after moving to Texas, and frankly I don’t blame him. Still, with Owen in his same grade, as well as Corey’s son, Alex, he realizes that he hasn’t been left entirely behind by his friends in Chattanooga. And though he’s excited to have his glasses, he still gives me grief about his hearing aid. It’s my hope that this year will be easier for him than last year since now he has a couple of friends.

Jackson is more than ready to go back to his early intervention class. Heck, he finally stopped asking about it in late June, and after seeing his teacher a few weeks ago, he’s back to asking daily. It’s hard for me to believe that he’ll be eligible for Kindergarten next year, though don’t be surprised if we hold him back. It seemed to really help Jeremy to gain another year of maturity, and considering the hurdles Jackson has had to jump, it might be the right call for him too.

A frog just jumped on the patio and neither animal is doing anything about it. This is my cue to go inside. Farewell, Summer. It’s been fun.

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