Endings and Beginnings
Our family had quite a few endings this week. However, as you know, with endings, there are always new beginnings. So, lets take a look at all our endings and all our new beginnings…and they all make me pretty happy this Friday.
Endings
- Kindergarten for Mr. B
- The Whole30 for me! T-minus 12 hours give or take…but who’s counting!
- Scrambling for the bus at 8 am
- Naptime for me with the twins, since Mr. B does NOT nap anymore
- Long, shaggy hair
- I’m really hoping diapers for the twins. We may have to do a three day boot-camp.
Beginnings
- Summer Vacation!
- Healthier eating for me and the family, but without restrictions
- New summer hair…all three boys got cuts, and the twins got some fun temporary red faux hawks
- No reason to get up so early in the morning. Did you hear that twins?!
- Park time, Zoo trips, and Bike riding
- Teaching my own dance classes (Hooray!)
- Summer road trips
On Wednesday, Mr. B had his “end of Kindergarten” celebration. After taking the twins to get a haircut, we went and watched as they sang their songs, told their favorite thing they would never forget about kindergarten (Mr. B’s was the zoo field trip,) and had tons of treats. I REALLY wanted a piece of the chocolate cake they served, but I controlled myself.
I still can’t believe I have a kindergarten graduate. First grade will be coming up faster than I want. Plus, the twins will hopefully be headed to a few days of preschool in the Fall.
But first, today is officially our first day of Summer Vacation, so we’ll be taking full advantage of having a fun Friday. I’m hoping the boys will enjoy being together this summer, instead of fighting. Fingers crossed.
So, what fun things do you have planned for this summer?
Cori says
June 10, 2016 at 8:38 amThat’s so sweet! Are you sure your oldest won’t nap? I have homeschooled friends who “napped” or had quiet time until they left home.
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:26 pmOh, I will definitely try 🙂
Trish at Birdhouse Books says
June 10, 2016 at 9:34 amWhat cute pics! Congrats to Mr. B for graduating kindergarten! It sounds like y’all are ready for a fun summer!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:25 pmThank you Trish!
Becky @Disney in your Day says
June 10, 2016 at 9:43 amSounds like you have lots of good things coming your way this summer! I have a lot of things going on too. The play I’m rehearsing for performs the second half of August so I’ll be working on that a lot. Running of course, and marathon training starts in July! And then a couple of fun little things planned, like going to Hershey Park and Blogger Bash in NYC!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:25 pmAwesome! I wish I could meet you at Blogger Bash…maybe next year.
Charlotte says
June 10, 2016 at 9:53 amAwwww, excited for all these changes for your family. And that’s awesome you’ll be teaching dance this summer–what kind?
CUTE the twins got some fauxhawks 🙂 Love all of these photos of your boys. Hope they will soon enjoy summer break and that you get some extra zzzs in the morning 😉 PS: i can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the 30-day challenge. Hope all went well!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:24 pmI’ll be teaching ballet 🙂 I’m pretty excited.
I don’t want to jinx it, but the twins have slept until 7 am two days in a row…it’s a summer miracle!!!
My Urban Family says
June 10, 2016 at 10:54 amHappy Summer vacation!! Hope you have an amazing time this summer 🙂 They all look like they’re getting so big!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:23 pmThank you! They really are!
Penny @ pennyspassion.blogspot says
June 10, 2016 at 11:32 amGreat pics of the boys! You are in for a fun summer!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:22 pmThank you!
Georgiana says
June 10, 2016 at 11:38 amAdorable boys! Enjoy your summer break, and good job on not eating the cake! Our summer is already packed. My oldest is having oral surgery (bleh), my middle daughter has gymnastics everyday, and youngest is doing 2 soccer camps plus AYSO and her regular sewing classes. As for me, I want to work on an ebook, freelancing, and my website. Always running!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:22 pmWow. You are busy! But, it all sounds like good, fun stuff.
Dominique Garcia says
June 10, 2016 at 11:40 amAwe great job on getting through Kinder Mr. B! School years go by so fast. Mine just finished 1st grade and I can’t believe it! Time flies. Great job on self control with that chocolate cake!! I would have devoured it!! Haha. Hope your summer goes amazing!!
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Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:22 pmIt DOES go by way too fast. I hope you have a wonderful summer too!
Chelsea says
June 10, 2016 at 12:12 pmI LOVE their hair! So sweet! Your boys are so cute.
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:21 pmThank you! They kept looking at themselves in the mirror an smiling about it. 🙂
Kimberly M says
June 10, 2016 at 1:13 pmThe year goes by so incredibly fast! I can’t believe that my son will be in the 3rd grade! Your boys are so adorable. Teaching your own dance classes sounds like it will be super fun and an adventure on its own! How exciting! You’ll have your hands full for sure! Hopefully they’ll let you get some…ummm….rest? Said no mom ever.
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:21 pmHa! Exactly!
Samantha says
June 10, 2016 at 1:15 pmAwww! Congrats to everyone! Potty training, first year of school done, and summer – that makes for a very happy Friday, indeed!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:20 pmAgreed. Thank you!
Mary Welby says
June 10, 2016 at 1:29 pmCongratulations on making to summer vacation! Your boys are adorable and I’m sure the oldest will be excited to start 1st grade! Have a good summer!
Erin says
June 10, 2016 at 2:22 pmSounds like you guys are going to have a super fun summer vacation!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:20 pmThank you!
Kristin Longacre says
June 10, 2016 at 2:34 pmI’m unfortunately working all summer but I love reading about everyone elses summer vacation!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:19 pmWell, it’s definitely more vacation for my kids than me 😉 And if it makes you feel any better, I’ll be working on Saturdays. 🙂
Rebecca @ Happily the Hicks says
June 10, 2016 at 3:25 pmYay for new beginnings!! I hope you have a wonderful summer. 🙂
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:19 pmThanks Rebecca!
Lindsay // The Flynnigans says
June 10, 2016 at 4:06 pmI adore looking at first day pictures compared to the last school day. It’s incredible the changes, mature and growth every kid goes through.
Happy summer to you! Now go out and enjoy yourself this weekend and have some wine, too!! 😉
Xo
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:18 pmOh yes…I did 🙂 Thanks Lindsay!
Marie says
June 10, 2016 at 4:07 pmThe twins look adorable! (And how cool are those jammies?!) I am crazy excited about summer. The sunshine, the pool, the cookouts… it is all a big ball of excitement for me. Congrats on teaching your own dance classes! That’s awesome!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:18 pmThank you!
ashley says
June 10, 2016 at 6:45 pmOh fun! <3 I really dread when my youngest decides no more naps. :/ My 3 year old is not allowed to nap because she is so active and even a 10 minute nap will keep her up til 1 am! :/ Park time, pool time, visiting family, and local attractions for us!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:18 pmWow! She sounds like she’s be a match for my twins for sure!
Katie Brooks says
June 10, 2016 at 7:39 pmIf they would only listen to us about not getting up early! We did the 3 day potty training with our daughter and it was a success. Good luck!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:17 pmAwesome to hear that! I think it might be our only hope.
Alix Maza says
June 10, 2016 at 8:02 pmYour boys are so cute!
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Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:17 pmThank you!
Ananda says
June 10, 2016 at 10:52 pmisn’t it bitter sweet when things end? i often get this feeling that i wish time would just stay still! well, happy summer and have a fun vacation! =)
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:17 pmYes! I’d like that sometimes too. It just goes by too fast a lot of the time.
Valerie Jones says
June 11, 2016 at 11:09 amsuch a busy and full life! My youngest son had his high school grad yesterday….such an incredible ending for him, and a beginning as well. A major ending for me of being a mom of school kids….looking forward to beginning my new chapter as well! Thanks for a lovely post!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:16 pmCongrats to your son, and to you too on your new chapter. So exciting!
Sandy Mangis says
June 11, 2016 at 11:36 amEnjoy every minute. Too soon you will see then of school photos.
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:15 pmThank you! I’ve been trying. 🙂
Justine Y says
June 11, 2016 at 9:50 pmLove the cute pictures of them. Boo for no naps, but yay for your success with Whole 30! great job! And the dance class thing sounds fun!
Shann Eva says
June 12, 2016 at 10:15 pmThank you so much Justine!
Tiffany VanSickle says
June 13, 2016 at 8:10 amSuch cuties! My oldest just finished 3rd grade and this next school year will be my last with a kiddo still at home! This summer we are having LOTS of pool time, riding our dirt bikes, and maybe a trip or two!
Kusum @sveetesKapes says
June 14, 2016 at 8:23 amYour boys are so adorable, hard to believe they are naughty 😉 Haha I am sure you could use a lot more nap time, hope they cooperate though. Happy summer vacation to all you guys.
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Angela says
June 14, 2016 at 9:35 amSweet post. My kiddos will be starting preschool in the fall. How did that happen so quickly?!