May extras

well, may was a dozen shades of crazy with j coaching....

but we managed to have some fun and make some memories amidst the early mornings and late nights.

there were visits to the pond to see the baby geese

and playing in puddles

there were fresh summer haircuts

and chevron....because duh, who doesn't love chevron?

there were couch cuddles and birthday parties

there was lincoln log learning

and "suns out, guns out"

;)

there was the receiving of a kindergarten diploma

and the holding back of tears

there was, "momma, can i hold him?"

there was choosing our own outfits

and dozens of opportunities for me to pick which battles to fight

and, finally, there was the last day....the very last day of kindergarten.

and when i look back on it all, how can i feel anything but grateful?

Last day

today's my last day here at home with little man.

summer's starting and i'll still get lots of time at home.

but tomorrow, J and the girls will be here with us.

day care ends.

school ends.

maternity leave ends.

and i'm very much looking forward to all the fun that summer promises.

but today, i'm soaking up the last quiet morning.

the last cup of coffee in the rocking chair while snuggling him sleeping.

the last day of giving him my undivided attention and really enjoying him.

the weight of him.

the smell of him.

the sounds of him.

no more maternity leaves for this momma.

it's good.

moving forward is good.

but there's nothing wrong with lingering here for just a few more moments....