Summer Vacation Time

 Today I turned in my keys, paperwork and the white minivan into my boss and am officially on summer break until a new school year begins.  I asked my dad if he could follow me to the bus garage and then take me home, in return I made them lunch on the new Blackstone.  I'm loving this Blackstone griddle but standing outside and cooking in a mid-80 degree day is probably not the best idea but I got it done and everyone seemed to enjoy the food.  

I'm looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow and not having to rush out the door.  Year two of my job as a school van driver is complete.  It's been a good two years and I'm grateful for it.  I love having a way to help financially while also still being home in the middle of the day and on weekends and holidays.  Being at home with my kids has always been important to me and I know a lot of women have not been able to do that and I know some who would prefer not to.  

Every evening this week is being spent sitting in a high school auditorium while my daughter rehearses for her upcoming dance show.  Monday and Tuesday were rehearsal, Wednesday and Thursday are dress rehearsals and Friday night and Saturday afternoon will be the shows.  I've been sitting in the auditorium chatting with other moms, watching as they run through some parts over and over, keeping watch of the time as they are running later than scheduled and trying to take some videos and pictures.  I'm soaking in the moment unknowing if this will be a last for her.  In the last few months she's talked about losing the joy for dance and not wanting to go back but suddenly as the June show is coming together I see the spark again.  The shows are amazing but the classes take up a lot of days and time, leaving her little room for other things.  As she's about to enter high school she's trying to explore other options and is feeling confused as to what to do.  

But for now, it's summer vacation time and I want us to enjoy slower paced mornings, laid back days, some fun events already scheduled and hopefully we can squeeze in a vacation or two.  This is the last summer before my son is officially an adult *gulp* and I want to make the best of it.  

Happy Summer, friends!