Fall Has Arrived

Autumn! A busy, yet fun time of year.
The pool is all closed up for now, for a long winters nap. Fall is here and it's a wonderful time of year. It's my favorite season. The changing of the leaves, the apple picking, pumpkin picking, the nice cool crisp air. I love it! Ahhhh, and yes, school has started. Parents everywhere are singing words of praise. Alyssa is back at college and very happy about that. She loves it. I do have to say, it's a little bit harder for me this year. My last baby is a senior in high school, graduation and then heading off into the big, wild, world. She will do well, I'm sure of it. She is a very strong and smart young woman. But for me... my world is going to be changed forever, an empty house, a quiet house...hmmmm... I guess I'll learn to adjust:-)  Maggie, William and Caleb will be here for quite a few more years. No hurry!
Caleb actually started pre-school this year. His Mom and Dad went in to meet with his teachers and talk about the curriculum. Caleb is very excited about that. They also had a full afternoon of fun, before pre-school actually started. Kind of an end of summer celebration. All the parents got to go and have lunch with their children and play games outside all day. They even got to throw pies at the teacher. I think Caleb really enjoyed having that day together with his Mom and Dad. It was good for him. He's also doing a dance class and he's all signed up for hockey. David is going to really enjoy taking him to hockey practices and games. He's already started talking about his old days of hockey, as a boy. He enjoys that.
Amanda did not have to go back to school this year. She was very happy about that. She decided to take a year off to spend with her babies. Which is awesome, she's home where she needs to be. As I've learned over the years, time goes by way too fast to miss any special moments with your children. They're only little once.
David and I are still at our same jobs at UNE. He's been there ten years now and myself nine in January. I did get a nice promotion this year. It feels good to be recognized. It is a crazy time of year for both of us. College students are all back for David and at my office everyone's calling needing a physical for school sports or a school sport's form completed...yesterday. And I cannot forget the lovely, FLU SEASON. Everyone and their Mother needs a flu shot ASAP.  Can't wait to see what the CDC has for us this year. Make sure you all get yours:-) 
Love to all! Laughter and hugs.
Michelle and David