This weekend was the final countdown until back to school. We spent it fairly quietly, as we were recovering from shouldering our way through the crowds at the Outlet Mall on Friday to finish up the school shopping.
J had her 2nd HS Soccer Game on Saturday - this one at home, so we all went to watch. L actually served as ball girl. Our team won handily.
This is the first year in a LOOOOONG time that I haven't been shuttling 2 girls to and from soccer practice and games this time of year, and the first time that we haven't had Soccer Sunday in 10 years! Unfortunately, the County Soccer League didn't have enough girls for a team for L, and we are waiting on word as to whether she can practice with the Middle School Team and serve as Team Manager for a year before she is allowed to actually participate on the team.
We spent a couple of hours relocating the chicken run to the field of clover that I sowed in the Spring. They have much more afternoon shade in this location as well. The hens seem to be happy, and we are getting at least 20 small eggs daily!
Yesterday, L and I finished up a couple of projects that we meant to get to all summer, and the girls got their backpacks loaded up with all of their new school supplies. I was super impressed that J did that without being asked, and also put away all of her new clothes, packed a lunch for today, and prepped her breakfast as well! Maybe it's true that "With great power comes great responsibility."
L complained several times last night that she was not ready to go back to school, and that the summer was WAY too short. Both girls commented that they didn't sleep well last night. J is super excited for HS, L is pretty anxious about Middle School. We'll see how they feel this afternoon!
All I can say is that it is amazingly quiet up the hill this morning.
Happy Back-to-School to all!
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