a last day

today, we kept to our most usual routine of breakfast, sesame street, sid the science kid, word world, playing, a walk, lunch, reading, and rest time... but threw in an enjoyable out-of-the-ordinary trip to the playground.

today also was our last day together.

there will be no more mornings of lots of peanut butter (on bread, on sandwiches, on crackers, on celery)... no more holding that cuddly little boy as he sleeps in my arms for an hour or more... no more building towers or towns with blocks and cups and legos...

there will be no more whys after every statement or request i make... no more lounging around as we hear of the word on the street or what elmo's thinking about today... no more quiet but excited laughter when we do or make something incredible...

there will be no more humming of motors or vacuums or weedwackers... no more books read about wind turbines or rugs used as yards to be mowed... no more main street or garages or getting new tires on a deal of buy one get one free...

there will be no more dinosaur shaped sandwiches... no more chasing bubbles or picnics on the patio... no more applesauce on baby pancakes... no more tickle wars and airplane games... no more puzzle making, ball bouncing, or xylophone playing...

but although this was a last day, it was a good day. it reminded me of how wonderful this summer has been, including spending many days of complete routine with these 2 boys. these boys are probably the calmest, most laid-back kids that i have ever met and our mornings were most often just quiet and simple and good. overall, this season of summer has been just that - quiet and simple and good.

do you have a "last day" that's on your mind? feel free to share!

AND, do you know what comes after last days??! ... first days! (to be continued... :))