Summer is over!

We had a wild final weekend of summer. Friday night, John, Dylan, and I went down to Carson for the professional Lacrosse semi-final playoff games - Denver vs San Francisco, and Philadelphia vs Boston. Denver and Philadelphia each won, so they played the final today (I haven't checked who won yet). We had a lot of fun! Lacrosse can be so exhilarating to watch! I had printed out a primer of the rules before we went, and I referred to it often. I had some extra tickets (since Zack and the girls opted out), but I couldn't find any last-minute takers. We had a late dinner at a Jerry's Deli in the SF Valley on the way home. Yummy!

The girls had a slumber party at their friend Kayla's house on Saturday night. I picked them up Sunday morning and scooted them to Abby's birthday party at a park in Ventura. They had quite a whirlwind weekend. We missed the CMH NICU reunion this year. Every few years, they invite all the former preemie babies for a bbq. I hope we get invited next time.

So, lunches are packed, backpacks are freshly stocked, and new clothes are all laid out. John and I are going to meet the girls and Zack at school in the morning (let them ride the bus, just to get back into the swing of things), and meet the teachers. We also have a new principal to meet. Dylan also starts school in the morning, but wouldn't dream of us showing up on the first day with him. We'll meet his teachers at back-to-school night in the near future.

Today I realized that kids are very expensive. I spent so much money on new clothes and school supplies, and I know I will have all these other expenses crop up - - PE clothes, yearbooks, pictures, PFO membership, transportation fees, etc. etc. etc. I just keep reminding myself that someday they will be taking care of me when I am old and feeble. So I can't skimp too much! Ha!

It really was a good summer. But I'm ready for the Fall now...