September

We are home from vacation and it definitely feels like summer is over. Arriving back in Milwaukee to a balmy 53 degrees and a cool breeze in the air. (By the way Sunday night, it was 38 degrees. Yes, my Virginia family and friends, my kids wore fleece footy pj's to bed, in August.) I don't mind the temperature change so much, except when my mind wanders to think about just how cold it's gonna get. I am ready for Kate's school to start and so is she. We have had a rough couple of days. I am not sure if it is because she is about to turn 5 or because we moved her 880 miles away from everything she has known for the past 4 1/2 years.... or just maybe a little of both. Kate is sweet, kind, loving, artistic, funny, athletic, creative.... stubborn, strong-willed, passionate, controlling..... sound like anyone we know? Anyways, we are working through it and the road, however bumpy, is educating for all of us. I will keep you posted on Kate and my sanity too.