But I thought we had one more day!!!

I'm not sure how it happened.  A blonde moment?  A brain hiccup?  Wishful thinking??

I was 100% sure that school was starting on Wednesday for my kids.   Tomorrow was supposed to be our last day of summer to just hang around with each other.  But no.... Facebook brought it all crashing down into one big heap of disappointment and panic.

A couple friends who have children starting kindergarten posted about how they're all ready for school TOMORROW!  I was sure they were wrong... or at the very least, kindergarten must be starting early.  But surely not the older kids.  So... I checked the website.  And alas, 'tis true... the dreaded yellow bus comes to take them away tomorrow.  Tomorrow!  But I thought we had one more day!!!

Some parents might be delighted by this news.  Finally... the kids are going back to school.  But not me... each and every year on the first day of school I've cried.  From Junior Kindergarten all the way up through junior high and high school.  I enjoy having the boys at home.  The house seems so empty and quiet when they're at school.   Whatever am I going to do when the day comes that they leave the nest?  (sigh)

So, I find myself wondering how things will go tomorrow.  Losing the last day of summer so unexpectedly has left me feeling befuddled... a little bit panicked... and unprepared emotionally.

Father, bless my sons.  Keep them safe throughout this new school year.  May it be a year where they shine brightly for You, a year where they have a deep assurance of Your love.  Bless them with health and joy and peace.  Guide them, lead them, watch over them each and every day.  ThankYou for the blessing that they are to me.  Amen.

Okay... now I'm ready... well, more ready,  for tomorrow.

IneedaCoffeeNow!!!!