1st day of school ~no pics

We did our first day of school here.

I took no pictures.

It looked nothing like years past and I am okay with that.

That is where my family is at right now.

We did the second day of school with no pictures also.

Will I take pictures of our school?

I hope so.

My priorities have shifted right now and pictures are not near the top any more.

Work got done, kids learned something, and I took deep breathes.

What did your first day look like?

Was it different this year?

Not being pinterest worthy is okay.

Life is not always picture ready.

Hang in there.

When stressed, visit ducks…

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When I am not sure what else to do but we need a change of pace, we visit the ducks at a local lake.

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Sometimes we grab a slushie from Sonic and just drive out there for a quick hello.

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Sometimes, like this day. We stay for a picnic.

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And take a walk along the path.

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Lakes just slow life down and calm you.

At least me.

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Now if I just lived in Minnesota I would always be calm because of being surrounded by lakes…