The end is near

Yes, the end is near.   No, not the end of the world, just the end of the summer!  
And yes, I am happy that it is ending.
 I am not a huge fan of summers.
I never really have been.
To me, summers are too hot and I am not a fan of extreme heat,
It is too sunny and I sunburn.... all the time.
And because I am still working nights it is brutal having the kids home all day.

But we did have some fun this summer.
I think the highlight for all of us was our trip to Bear Lake.
It was fabulous!

So as a new school year begins, I am looking forward to the return of the routine.

But there are three things that are will make this summer great...
#1 - I get a new niece this Friday!  Tara is having her baby early (not great, but she is in good hands)
and #2 - My BFF is coming to visit next week!!!!  I CAN HARDLY WAIT!!!!
and #3 - we get to get rid of the terribly ugly stained awful carpet and tile that is in my front room, dining room, entry, hallway, and kitchen!   I will try to post pics of it all as it happens.   The before and after will be amazing to see.

So today I will be grateful for endings, beginnings, and good changes!