Summer... don't leave me

I am convinced that summer starts one day and essentially ends the next.  I mean, that's how it feels to me.  I barely blink and I'm already starting back to school.  This summer, as it began, I was PRAISING God for the chance to be with my kids.  Haley and Ty were practically skipping through daisies together singing happy songs and loving each other.  Now... NOW, I can barely keep them from ripping each other's throats out.  I told my girlfriend yesterday that I almost wish there was a daycare I could put them in.  Sheesh, when did THAT happen?  Now, this summer has had it's ups too.  We've been to the pool a lot and gotten really attached to two of the lifeguards who treat my kids like they were their own... actually better, because I don't play with my own kids that much.  So Candace and Taylor have made the summer wonderful for those magical hours that we go to the pool.  We also had a beach trip that was GREAT for the kids (thanks for their Daddy, Granna and Grandaddy- and countless amount of friends) but I caught pneumonia and it kicked my rear.  I'm just NOW recovering from that stuff (and we went the 4th of July).  We've also had SO many fun dates with my nephew and best friend Tricia and her kids.  She's similar to me in the fact that, even though you're scared to sometimes, you need to get out of the house with your kids.  Those adventures can be fun!  My favorite part of summer though has involved church.  I really have enjoyed getting to know the youth there.  Chad and I committed to working with some of the BEST people ever created on Earth to assist with the upcoming 8th grade, but we've also gotten the chance to get to know other youth.  I admire them... really do.  Their desire to know the Lord and serve Him FAR surpass me.  I want to be like THEM when I grow up.  These kids are the ones who'll be leading MY kids in the future.  I am so thankful to be a part of that.  Well, I've got to go, one kid is asking me for a snack and the other is begging to play on an electronic device that I've said no to already... guess it's only fair to get off THIS electronic device... HYPOCRITE.  Sorry, like to yell at myself sometimes because it keeps me from yelling at the kids :)