Our time is filled these days with activities to commemorate the school year that is ending: the learning, the friendships, the growth in each child. There are events, parties... my heart gets squeezed every time I think about Abbott being a second grader (!) next year; about Cal graduating from his preschool to attend preK at his brother's elementary school. I watch my children grow. I remember being six years old. I wonder what they will remember from this time in their life. I wonder if they have met any friends that they will have as adults. Last night after dinner we took a walk, and I saw signs of moving on everywhere - the springtime iris wilting, blackberries starting to form, the first poppy of the year. And the cycle of life continues.
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You have made some very important points, about growing. Wondering what your sons will remember being six years old.
You are such a fantastic Mom, I believe they are going to remember alot. You are giving them and have given them many happy and positive memories to fill their memory banks with. They will thank you someday.
Adore poppy flowers...can't wait for you capture them & click-click-click away... How you raise your kids is inspiring!
Oh Lecia, I so remember those bittersweet days of saying goodbye to teachers and routines and structure and friends who had meant so much during the past school year. I felt it even all the way through high school -- and of course that graduation day is the worst of all! You are so right that it's the cycle of life. Thank you so reminding us.
I'm nostalgic and sentimental, and I always feel those moments of transition. But it's good, and I hope the cycle will continue bringing my kids good things, and a good life ahead.
You are living in what I like to call the golden age. When my kids were that age, it seemed that every day seemed to shimmer a bit. Enjoy!
The wheels turn so fast. Beautiful photos. Thanks.
The end of the school year really snuck up on me...and now I"m just wondering how I'm going to keep my girls busy all summer!
We're at the end of the school year, too, and when I think about my son turning 10 in a few months I feel stunned. (!) This cycle of life is pretty powerful stuff...
I reminded my children that only a few months ago, there was snow on the ground and it was dark at 5pm.
How quickly we lose track of the cycle of life as we move forward.
pve
beautiful photos. beautiful sentiments. and ones i feel strongly in my own life, too.
nicola
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Did you say blackberries? I'm readying my buckets and ladder! xoxo, Sherri
Wow do I really need to stop and smell the roses. Thanks for inspiring me to get outside!
Very poignant post..... Many hugs....
I always feel a little sad when a season is ending. So I feel a little sad 4 times a year, every year. It's just what I do :)
Enjoy your end-of-school festivities, if you can!
Your photos are stunning.
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