We made it! Wahoo! I don’t know what it was about this year; but finishing up middle school for Hudson and elementary for Ella was both a logistical and psychological accomplishment. Did you feel the same way? This has resulted in the longest lag in Olliebop posting ever — but I decided to give myself a break and not let this blog, which is supposed to be fun — feel like another “should.”
Our last day of school was Wednesday {we run late here in New York state}. I thought I’d share a little reverse retrospective of the big day — starting with this fabulous sign that Ella and friend Kate made after they got home from their half day of school. By 1:15 pm, “Hello Summer” spanned our driveway, and my car just barely fit underneath. I felt like I was entering a very happy parking garage, with a furry parking attendant.
Rewind to 11:15 am: Hudson got off the bus — now a high schooler — and sprinted down the driveway. One incredibly psyched teen!
Back to 8:45 am: Ella stepped out onto the front porch ready to catch the last elementary bus ever, which she missed! So we paused to snap this shot with her shoe half on — before hopping in the car to track down that bus.
And, around 7:30 am: I made note of the kids’ lockers in the mud room — with annoyance because they were so trashed {and worse than usual because the contents of their locker and desk had come home}. And then my sentimental side took over. And I realized that this collection of memorabilia was actually a very cool time capsule of our school year.
Photo documentation ensued; first Hudson’s side, then Ella’s…
So, that was what I was noticing around here on the last day of school. And that’s why I write this blog. To remind myself to stop — and notice. The days lately have been very long. But the years are still very short.
On to the next chapter… “Hello” Summer!
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I love the way you look at things. And you’re right, the years are too short! They are growing too fast! Can’t wait to see you!!!
Thanks for dropping a note, Cousin Susan! We are SO excited to see you!!!!
Love your perspective on life! Looking forward to seeing you this coming weekend!!! Hooray for Cousinhood! And oh my goodness, please do not feel compelled to have everything cleaned, stowed, and clutter-free just because we’re coming. We are family and we know how to look the other way when necessary
Love and hugs!
Hi Jody! The best kind of friends and family…. those who know “how to look the other way.” Thanks for your note…. can’t wait to see you at this weekend’s reunion! Love, Beth
this looks much like our mudroom still looks and our last day of school was june 18!
enjoy the summer and the flip flops, sunscreen, hats and wet towels they bring!
Funny, but just yesterday I was looking in disgust at the state of our three cubbies. The three boys have managed to trash them over this past week and they look very similar to yours. You just put a new spin on what I am seeing though. It is an accumulation of lessons learned, sports played, and another year of growth. I’ll be sure to take a picture to add to our scrapbook. Thanks for making me stop and notice, BOP. There will be a day when they will be spotless…and I will not like that at all!
Thanks Kristen, You made my day with your comment! Enjoy the summer… chaos included! Beth