Thursday, May 21, 2009

Summer Lovin' and Substitute Blogger

Hey, y'all! Well, I'm "subbing" for Kelly while she's on her mini-vacay. I think I'll be like the substitute teacher or bus driver you remember having in school. You know, the one who was so fun and sweet and cool you never wanted your real one to come back? Oh, I'm joking. Anyone who reads this blog knows a Girl Named Kelly Kelly has a real knack for this.

So yesterday was Reid and Alayna's last day of 5th and 4th grade! Eli won't start kindergarten until the fall, so it was not a big day for him. Here is a picture of them on their FIRST day of school this year.



And, after several tears, threats from me, and one fight, here is a picture from their LAST day of school!


I think they've grown and changed a lot, don't y'all? Reid had his 5th grade awards ceremony, singing and walk through the school. He'll be going to middle school next year. CANNOT believe it. I thought I was going to be really weepy and sad, but I'm happy to say I wasn't! Jason was with me, and he thinks that stuff is so corny that it's hard to cry, because he's got me laughing the whole time.
So now summer has officially begun at the Parks Home! I always start each summer with a stern lecture to my kids about how it's not going to be a free-for-all, eat-all-day, sleep-all-day, be-lazy-all-day, sit-around-in-your-pjs-all-day summer. I told them we were going to have an eating schedule so the kitchen wasn't open and messy all day. I also mentioned getting some posters and chores charts and schedules and stuff.
But really, who am I kidding? By mid-June they'll be staying up until 2 a.m. and sleeping until noon, making messes and eating me out of house and home. I'm not so great at following through with stuff. I have good intentions.
Well, I had several other pictures I wanted to post today, but I had a small nervous breakdown just getting these two uploaded. Blogging is hard work!
I've really enjoyed being your guest speaker today. So I guess until your regularly scheduled blogger is back in town, you're stuck with me.
Until next time...


9 comments:

Tracychele said...

Well Suz! You did a good job!! I don't know if I could stand in for anyone (as Cindy is behind me telling me I am going to be her guest blogger while she is on vacation!!). I enjoyed your pics and I feel your pain with the kids during summertime!! Can't wait to see what tomorrow holds for our sub!! You are much cuter and nicer than most subs I remember!!

STILLMAGNOLIA said...

I am impressed....I think you should be the official blog site substitute. Good job!

Joyce said...

You young mothers should be posting.... it is something you'll always be able to look back on. Karla does great. You don't have to post huge ones like ours. lol! Great job, sub! Kelly who???? haha... just kidding kelly kelly!

barbo said...

Suz, I don't comment often but could not resist. I LOVE you and your family. The children are gorgeous. Iget up every morning and cant wait for morning bogs. Thanks

barbo said...

cant spell BLOGS

Theresa said...

Girl... I couldn't wait to get home and read your first sub-blog. You did a Mah-velous job dah-ling. Those kids have gotten too big and although we want them to move on to the next grade, it is sad when the year is over. Summer will go by way too fast and we will all wonder where it went. Let's enjoy it and get together more often this summer.
Love you, and get to blogging!

Cindy Lou said...

GIRL...you did a WONDERFUL job!!! You are a natural blogger! I can't believe how big the kids have gotten!!! My twins will be 16 in a couple of weeks...now that is hard to believe! Well you are good sub for agirlnamedkellykelly!! I hope you get to liking it and begin your own soon! I am glad you liked your gift!! Love you lots!!

REGINA said...

WELL HELLO THERE SUZ (SUB).GREAT JOB! BETTER THAN A TEACHER OR BUS DRIVER. WE DIDN'T GET LOST OR TAUGHT SOMETHING WE HAD ALREADY BEEN TAUGHT. KIDS GROW UP SO FAST.MIDDLE SCHOOL WAS SCARY FOR ME LAST YEAR WHEN MY BABY STARTED BUT HE WILL BE JUST FINE. YOU HAVE 3 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN.IT SEEMS LIKE I LIKE THE SAME SCHEDULE THAT THEY DO. I'M A NIGHT OWL.WELL I HOPE YALL ENJOY YOUR SUMMER AND HOPE TO SEE YALL SOMETIME THIS SUMMER.OH! BY THE WAY.READING YOUR BLOGG I FEEL LIKE YOU WOULD BE A GOOD FULL TIME BLOGGER.TILL TOMORROW HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!

Kelly said...

Hey Suz,
Can't wait to hear what tomorrow's news is. Finally got on the computer. Thanks for being such a good sub. Love ya!