Slipping Through my Fingers

I always have a hard time on the first day of school. I know that I should be counting down to the first day of school all summer long, but to me it is a really bittersweet day. I am always a whole mess of emotions on the first day of school. I am excited for the girls to go and see all of their many friends. I am excited to have a bit of a break from having 5 crazies around here all day long. I am excited for the girlies to start learning new things and progress in their studies. But, it always hits me that my time with them is so short. I sometimes feel as though they are slipping through my fingers. They are growing up. My Abby is in grade 3 and Anne is in grade 2 and Caroline is in kindergarten. Where did the time go??? Have I spent enough time with them? Am I teaching them the things that I SHOULD be teaching them? Am I savoring this time that I have with them???
Arrrrggggg the first day of school is so frustrating!! I hate having all of these feelings!!! After school, I am going to pick up the kiddies and drown all of my frustrations in a nice big Peanut Buster Parfait!! Because . . . .Hey! Everybody loves a parfait!!