We are winding down summer over here! We’ve had a few wonderful days with my brother, his wife and my twin nieces. I can’t believe we only have a week and a half before SCHOOL begins. AHHHH! So exciting and crazy. We’re ready for a new school year. Except the early mornings–I’m not ready for that yet! Are you ready for a new beginning? Ready for a new season?
good-bye not feeding the animals
hello feeding ourselves an early breakfast {as opposed to eating at 10am!}
good-bye to laying around like lazy elephant seals
hello to getting up, getting dressed, and getting ready to learn new things at school!
good-bye cousins {they’re heading back to Dallas}
hello school friends we haven’t seen enough this summer!
good-bye not having a schedule
hello school schedule {i’m looking forward to having a consistent schedule again!}
good-bye to cuddling on the couch all day {sniff!}
hello to cuddling on the couch as soon as we get home from school!
good-bye sunscreen and bug repellent.
hello backpacks and binders and no. 2 pencils.
good-bye late bedtime
hello going to bed on time! Our boys are in bed by 8:30 during the school year.
good-bye sand and sun
hello boots and sweaters {three cheers for layering! hip hip hooray!}
good-bye camping {see you next summer}
hello homework {yuck!}
good-bye feeling pulled between work and kiddos
hello using school time to get things done and focusing on kiddos in the afternoon/evenings {yay!}
good-bye being tortured by uncle danny
hello no broken bones and less bruises {haha just kidding. mostly}
hello back to school shopping! use code backtoschool for free shipping. awesome!!
good-bye summer, hello fall! what are you saying hello to this week? leave us some hellos in the comments section or link up your own hello monday post there!
Well we have just over a week to go before school comes round again this side of the pond and my how it’s dragged! Now I know how my parents felt when I was at school! lol. This will be are son’s second year and I think I need to plan the holidays better next time. Heading off to the coast in a few hours for a well deserved break although we were not going to this year as we are just so busy with one thing or another but I think we all need to recharge the batteries!
Although my children are grown and not home any more, I do look forward to this coming fall. Cooler temps. Beautiful colors. Pumpkins, gourds, corn mazes. Topping off the upcoming seasonal changes thankful God is in control and that we can always count on Him. And grateful for the summer blessings of sunshine, rain, productive gardening and a freezer full of fish. Thanks to my wonderful husband. Peace and Blessings to you and yours.
I love schedules. Things just work out so much better with routine!
http://behindblueeyesblog.com/hello-monday-a-week-of-productivity/
A library patron asked me today if we had any programs going on that her visiting grandchildren might be interested in. I told her “Most of children’s programs (for school age anyway) are during the summer” She looked at me…paused a minute and said…”Isn’t it summer right now?” I had to explain “Well yes…but kids go back to school here on Wednesday”……
It always seemed too soon when my kids started back in early August…especially when the cousins in NY and VA still had a few weeks off.
Enjoy your last days of vacation! Routines will be back in place before you know it.
My daughter still has 3 weeks of summer left until first grade…it’s not long enough, it never is. Trying to soak in every second we can!!
We still have a few weeks left as my kids don’t start back until the Monday after Labour Day – a long holiday, for sure! I think we’re all excited to get back to the routine of our days 🙂 http://thelinarstudio.typepad.com/embracelife/2013/08/hello-monday-80-the-cape-cod-edition.html
My daughter has two more weeks till she starts. It is a bittersweet feeling.
I know it’s bitter sweet for sure this time of year with our kids. I can just start to feel Fall in the air when I’m up early. Saying hello to organizing, shopping and packing for the move back to school :/ Love your sweater btw!
Hello to blogging again for me! I was so happy to start my blogging journey again by linking up with you!
http://www.coffee-n-ink.com/2013/08/hello-to-monday.html
I’m saying hello to the moments and memories left to make this summer before school starts.
http://ragstostitchesblog.com/hello-monday-his-her-style/
Oops! Forgot to share my Hello Monday link 🙂
http://www.untilparadise.blogspot.com/2013/08/free-book-giveaway-one-fun-monday.html
Love this post. Our oldest is starting school this year and I’m excited/torn/happy/sad. I can’t believe we’re already here!
My debut novel is also coming out and I just can’t believe it’s happening. I’m definitely ready for a little time to write and not feel pulled between two worlds all of the time (maybe I can get my youngest two to nap wile their sister is at school?)
Hello to a coffee and book giveaway (my first ever) on the blog. I might celebrate the book release with some jewelry from you, Lisa! 😉
Hello to basement cleaning this week…and dragging summer out just a bit longer before we hit the books again : )
We still have a couple of weeks until school starts. Not ready for summer to be over!
http://www.lifemadejoyful.com/2013/08/hello-monday.html
The girls are still little so no “back to school” for us, but all summer trips are done until October so def saying hello to enjoying home time and somewhat of a routine again!
http://www.thefoleyfam.com/2013/08/hello-monday-green-gold-cali-fam-bam.html
We’re getting ready for school this week too!
http://goatandlulu.blogspot.com/2013/08/hello-monday.html
I’m so not ready to say good-bye to summer yet. It can’t be here already!!!
http://www.adelightfulglow.com/2013/08/of-rain-and-travel-hello-monday/
Ah – we’re not saying hello to the books just yet. We’ve got until Monday, but we educate our children at home, so it’s a smoother transition. Don’t ya have a love hate thing with the schedule? We need it, but sometimes it’s nice to have a break…until you realize again how much you need it! Ha!
Totally agree! xx
It’s gonna be a great school year!
http://www.thechattymommy.com/2013/08/today-is-monday-linky.html