Soulmates

Cole, you and Sammy have the cutest bond. I'm not sure who loves who more. You tell me every day that she's your best friend. Yesterday I walked outside and caught this moment as you sat out under the tree with her and ate your lunch. ❤️

And that's a wrap - 3rd grade done!

This year absolutely flew by. Everyone told us that third grade was a tough year and boy were they right.  I feel like both of you grew up so much this year and for the first time, had some real challenges in school. And some real challenges at home. You 9 year-olds are trying to find your own way and you are trying to find some independence. We are letting out the leash, slowly. 

We are proud of both of you this year but we have certainly learned a bit more about your desire to do well and how much work you're willing to put in (or not put in). Assuming that this is foreshadowing for the next eight years,  we now know we have our work cut out for us! 

I'm hoping that this summer things slow down and it doesn't go as fast as the last nine months have gone. We all need a break and I'm looking forward to a fun summer of checking off a great bucket list. 

Congrats on a great year and let's not rush the next nine weeks!