Summer changes

I find it so odd how summer changes my children. They are just not the same children they are during the school year. My oldest is so stressed and tired and not interested in doing anything we want him to do during the school year. But, he is so helpful and sweet in the summer. It really helps me appreciate him for the wonderful boy he is. And also reassures me that maybe I'm not doing such a bad job after all. I am hoping this wonderful boy sticks around when we begin our journey into homeschooling in the fall. A journey I am very much looking forward to.