Pardon me, Father Time.....

You are freaking me out!

First of all, Jackson turns one in just six days. What? How is that even possible?

Second, my summer feels like it is almost over. Seriously, I was just wrapping things up in my classroom and now it is almost time to go back.

I need a reprieve. Just this once.

Perhaps reprieve is a little dramatic. I have not been sentenced to death. However, the thought of leaving Jackson every day again is getting a little too real. How about a postponement? A month would do, I suppose.

To be honest, I am usually getting pretty excited about the prospect of starting a fresh, new school year at this point in the year (August 1st). I know, I know, I am supposed to squeeze every second out of the summer I earn each year. Those darn kids creep back into my brain and I miss them! Running into them every time I go out in public does not help the situation. Note to self: Red Robin, although welcoming to Jackson's vocal volume and mess, is a guaranteed location to run into students.

Work is creeping up on me. In just over two weeks my calendar is clogged with trainings and in-services. I have a student teacher, iPad, and Adopt-a-Farmer program all encroaching on my last week of freedom. I am down to one day off during my last week of summer. To be clear, I have taken on these new adventures willingly with the exception of the iPad, which is not exactly my choice, however a useful addition to my classroom. At this point I am just wondering if I really thought everything through!

Although I have whittled down my list of summer projects, I still have several things I want to accomplish before the whirlwind of school starts again. Time to get motivated, and time for Jackson to take some long naps so I can be super-productive!

First things first, Jackson has a pretty big birthday coming up. I mean, it is really a celebration that Colin and I have managed to keep him alive, safe, and healthy for a whole year. Yay us! Despite the fact that Jackson won't really understand what is going on, I plan on an epic party to commemorate his first year. Perhaps I should get to work planning considering I have one week. Guess I better quit rambling and get on Pintrest.........

Who wouldn't want to celebrate this little man?