The End of Something or a New Beginning

Well, for my family it is time to hit the books again. School's back in session. I love the beginning of the school year. It's a time of new beginnings, a time to start fresh--to get into a routine again. True, Summer is at it's end for the most part. There will be no more vacations, no more lazing about the house all day and no more staying up late at night. Before we know it the days will be getting shorter and cooler and the leaves will start to change colors. But instead of feeling depressed about the end of something good I look forward to the beginning of something better. I am excited to set goals for this school year; to make it a wonderful experience for my children and to use my time while they are at school wisely to better myself, my home and my family. So, perhaps it sounds cliche or a bit cheesy, but while the leaves will be falling from the trees in just a couple short months, something green and beautiful and alive is budding in my soul. I am excited for the possibilities.