The Last Day of Summer

Dear McKenna, Cooper and Kinley:

Well, here it is, the last night of the summer.  Tomorrow I will be mom to a 3rd grader, pre-kindergartner and an almost one year old.   I can't believe how quickly our summer together has flown by.   I was, admittedly, a little nervous about how things would turn out having all four of us together all summer.  And while the last three months have probably been some of the most strenuous days ever, they have also been some of THE best days ever.    I couldn't have asked anything better.  We spent time swimming, vacationing, playing with our friends and family, building Legos, watching movies and so, so many other things.   There were so many days where we had nothing planned and just lounged around together, enjoying card games or cartoons or walking out to the garden together.   I was continually amazed with the amount of help that you gave me with Kinley and how you (McKenna and Cooper) played so nicely together.   I love the sweet things you've taught Kinley and how you both delight in every little thing that she does.   I hope that you will always, love, appreciate and help each other the way you did this summer.   Tonight I think I realized that while I've been planning and focusing on Kinley's upcoming birthday, I seemed to have missed the fact that all of you have grown so much this summer.    Looking at this picture I can't believe how grown up you look.    I know that it's likely that next summer and all the ones to follow will be filled with more play dates and time with friends and so I will always cherish this summer.   You know that if I could freeze you as you are I would do it in a second. 
Today we attempted our second annual "Family Fun Day".   Last year of course,  our last day before school was the last one before Kinley arrived.   It was such a completely wonderful day.   Our idea to try to recreate it today didn't go so well.  It was fraught with numerous delays and problems and didn't turn out the way we had intended.  But it was a good reminder that we didn't need a specific day to celebrate and be together.  Each day that we had together as a family this summer was special in its very own way and holds its own memory.  
I love all of you so much and I am so excited for the three of you as we all embark on a new school year.   You make me so proud to be your Mama.  Thank you for your part in making so many wonderful memories this summer.   I will forever be grateful for our time together.

I love you to the moon and back!
Mommy