Well, so much for blogging over the summer! We were out of town visiting family so much that I just couldn't keep up. I have every intention of continuing this record of my journey with my family as soon as all my kids are back in school. Two of them go back today! Josie is starting the 6th grade and Bella the 3rd. I cannot believe it! Time flies. Tessa will start her second year of preschool in two weeks and then next year, kindergarten. I am going to try and enjoy this year with her home. I am always sad when the older girls go back to school but then I remember how nice it is to have some one-on-one time with Tessa. Soon enough I will be longing for the days of all of the girls being together under my roof. My oldest is already very social and on the go. I like knowing where they are at all times so this has been hard. I am so happy for the independence and maturity, but it is bittersweet. To know that I won't always be the biggest influence in their lives is scary. I can only hope I have done my job well enough that they can do well and make good decisions. Well, I am off to wake children for school! Hope it is a great year!