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Winding Down...

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The school year is winding down, and we're able to take a breath and enjoy the small moments. Ava will be playing in the band at the RHS graduation this on Saturday night. I have several friends who have senior kiddos, and I'm having a hard time not crying for all of them. I think it's because I have realized that in one year, Ava will be graduating. It's exciting and normal, but also heartbreaking.

This past week, Ava and I attended a paint night at a local restaurant. By the end of the two hours, I was ready to head out to go home...and Ava could have stayed longer to keep working on her painting. She truly enjoys painting, so it's a good thing she's going to head to school to be an art teacher!


One of G's friends is a pretty good artist, as well. She brought supplies to school this week where she could paint on the kids hands...her version of tattoos. Check out this axolotl she drew on G!

Red Pine held their end-of-year celebration on Friday night. So, I pulled up a blanket and camped out while G ran around with his friends, jumped in the bounce houses, ate popcorn and popsicles, and ruled the playground! This will probably be one of the last times I will be able to hang out with the parents of his friends, as they are all heading to a different middle school (and then high school) next year. One of them has been G's friend since they were in daycare together!

Last Friday of elementary school - he looks so grown up

This Saturday, I'm heading to RHS to help with setup for the senior party, which takes place after graduation tonight. I'm taking the morning/early afternoon shift so I don't anticipate it'll be super busy, but I'll be happy to help out where I can. It's tradition for junior parents to step in and help out so senior parents don't need to carry the burden all by themselves.

Once that's out of the way, we're looking forward to enjoying the final weekend before the kids are done with the 24/25 school year!

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