Bittersweet

As we were walking away from the school today, Talmage said, "I wish we had another day of school tomorrow." As exciting as the last day of school is, it's hard to say good-bye to friends and teachers.

These mentors have spent more than 1000 hours with my children over the last year. There is no doubt that much more that reading, writing, and arithmetic is passed from them to my children. Their personalities, demeanor, discipline, and perspectives are passed along as well. I am so grateful for good teachers.

Bryant and Ms. Moss
Talmage and Mrs. Allen

As a token of appreciation each received a warm loaf of homemade whole wheat bread and homemade strawberry jam. This morning the bread was in the form of hard white wheat kernels. The transformation is symbolic of the transformation in Talmage and Bryant over the year, a refining process.


Today was also the last day they were able to walk home with Todd. He has carried their backpacks, given them treats, and endured their jokes. He is moving this summer and the boys will be losing a great friend.

The upside is...they enjoyed a relaxing lunch without any bells or friends to hurry them on their way.
This evening we all enjoyed celebration homemade pizza on an exquisite table set by Sariah---complete with chargers, candles and napkin rings. And fancy must mean rose petals because we had those too. Thanks sis.

Not skipping a beat. Up tomorrow with Talmage off to Cub Scout Day Camp followed by his first violin lesson.