“You can’t go back to school, Hannah.  I’ll miss you.”

Cue my heart breaking into little pieces.

I wanted to tell him it would be okay.  I wanted to tell him my heart is just as sad with him.  I wanted to tell him that all too soon he’ll be going to school with her and Asher and I will miss them.  But it was their conversation.

“But I have to, J.  I’ll miss you, too.”

 

It’s our last week before my daughter walks back into a new classroom.  I’m going to miss her terribly.  I’m going to have a chance to get to know my boys in a new way.  And I’m going to watch her grow.

 

It’s hard.  It’s beautiful.  And this week, I will be holding them close, dancing with them every day and going out on every crazy adventure we can.

 

And I’ll remember this day.

 

I loaded up three amazing kids to road-trip one more time to see my parents.  (Ted got to go see an incredible friend and help build a house.  How amazing is my husband?!?)  On the way out the door, they decided to wear their swim goggles.  THE.ENTIRE.WAY.  I wish I’d had a pair of my own.

Oh these two…

How sweet it this little man?!?

I melt every time.  And then laugh hysterically.

Oh girl….I love you.  You have your mommy’s heart.  Forever and always.

 

I don’t know if I’ll be around as much this week or possibly walking this journey here through writing.  But know that I am so grateful you’re here.  And I hope you giggled.

Also – if you happen to live in or want to travel to Chicago – I am looking into planning a trip to Chicago in October.  If you would be interested in setting up a session, please do email me at amy@amy-paulson.com as I try to plan my travel schedule!  Thank you!!!