The Reality of Life...: September 2009

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

School Daze

Well, today was back to school...or the first day ever of school for us. Jo-Jo is offically starting 2nd grade, and the daughter is in afternoon 4K. Both were VERY excited this morning and up at the crack of dawn. I kept a smile plastered on my face for their benefit...but a few tears did escape once Jo-Jo and dad left for school, and a bit when we dropped the daughter off. Everyone tells me I should be excited to have my kids in school, but I just MISS them. Even their naughtiness!

Here's some pictures of them ready for their big days!

I think Bubba was a bit lost this afternoon when both his favorite big brother and favorite big sister deserted him...but he still had crazy Bubba fun!

Reality of Life

Life isn't just full of happiness,
It's sunsets, it's love, it's tears.
It's the thoughts of yesterdays memories,
That can wash away all out fears.

It's that very painful experience,
That each one of us has had.
It's the laughter that fills the air,
It's the tears when you are sad.

It's loving that someone special,
That at one time made you smile.
It's the pain of losing that person,
But the memories that make it worthwhile.

It's that child in every one of us,
Although in time we'll all be old.
It's the good times we'll never forget,
It's the memories we'll always hold.

It's the hug that we all need,
When we'd rather drown in our sorrow.
It's the hope in every one of us,
That makes us hold on for tomorrow.

Copyright © By Stephanie Clark