The last days of summer

We are all making the transition in the last few days from not being ready for school to start and to wanting to stay at the pool to loving open windows and fleeces in the fresh, cool morning air. We have had simple but fun last few days as summer draws to a close; trying to brush up on Kya's letter recognition by playing an alaphabet game on the sidewalk, raking leaves and searching the pile for coins and candy, making fun picnic lunches and buying Mums and fall scented candles at Menards (like acorn sage-yum!) to welcome fall. The kids have been asking every morning excitedly, "How many more days until school?" Only a few more days, have patience children.