I have never really been the type of mom to dread or hate or be sad by the kids getting older. Some times you miss, and loved during, but I've been excited for each new thing they are able to go and accomplish. Doesn't mean they don't make me sentimental, but I love seeing them grow. This year is going to be an interesting one. While 4 kid started school this year, by May, two of them will be done with High School and their time with me daily will pretty much be done. This time next year it could be first day of college, mission farewell, or just moving out. I'm not sure how ready for them gone I am. Cam likes to remind me a lot all the 'lasts' that happen and Beckham mentioned yesterday that he only has 2 special nights left. Ugh, that one hit me the hardest.... so far.
Here is a prospective, I lived with my parents until I was 18 and I got married. Right now Brad and I have been married 18 years (so half my life with my parents and half with the love of my life.) and only about a year of that were we alone before we had the boys. 18 years goes too quick, and I right now, don't think that's long enough for my emotions.
Beck wanted another first day picture. First day of his last semester! He is very excited and really loving his choice to finish online. I left a semester, and while we both know things we'd miss out on, I loved it and never regretted it. He spent the day with us shopping and going out to lunch.
Jackson is the only one not in High School. This year he has a few classes with friends, which made him very excited. He also is changing to the Bass Clearnet, which he can't wait to try out.
Emery started seminary this year and since going to Renaissance, it's early morning with Camden. Getting up at 6 am just for a picture is 'so' much fun. Emery was nervous for the first day (she may not admit that) but is loving it so far. Camden is loving his last year in High school. He may be a twin, but how they want to spend their senior year is a little different, and I love seeing each of them doing what they love.
Eevee got stuck in the blanket, she just had to make it onto the 'first day of school' post somehow. We had to cut the blanket to get her out.
Beck thought that we would let him come with us to make the posters, but he did not. We did them the day before this time. There is a video from Ohio where the new cast tries to hype the kids up for testing and they say phrases that kids today use, but still sound a little out of touch. It's the best, so we did the same, along with some of their favorite things.
"One Hundo P Chances of Success!!" Jackson's
"Be on Fleek and get that Gucci Goal" Emery (Beck said we did not use this one right)
"Senior year gonna be Turnt" Cam
"Say 'bye Felicia' to that school stress!" Beck
Cam posted on Instagram.
We did most school clothes shopping after school started and then went to dinner this weekend. Cam brought his friend Cailey along since she hasn't been to a Hibachi grill before. We tried a new one and it was really good.
This is going to be a different end to the school year, but it's going to be good. May or may not let out a lot of tears, both happy and sad, but still good.
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