P365 - 2016 - Day 161 - counting down

P365 - 2016 - Day 161 - counting down

I can't believe that another school year is about to end.  The years seem to be moving at break neck speed.  These days, as much as I am looking forward to summer days, I hesitate to count down until the end of the year.  I am all too aware now that as I am counting down days, they are quickly falling behind us.  I have become even more sentimental than usual and keenly aware that my kids are growing up and our time with them is limited.  This school year, two teenagers began living in our home.  Ok, they were always here...but the teenager part is new.  This school year, our youngest passed the decade mark and turned 11.  This school year was full of accomplishments and experiences like any other.  The difference for me was the desire, more than ever, to hold on to each moment.  My babies are growing up and the end of a school year is a bittersweet reminder that time indeed marches on.  Now don't get me wrong, I am thankful for each moment, day, and year.... I appreciate the privilege of being able to witness them grow.  I just wish it would all slow down a bit.  So this year, I am not counting down days....I am content to live in each moment with the hope that the good moments will feel endless.... except for lunches.  I AM counting down lunches.   They already feel endless.