Is it the first day of school yet?

I'm ready for my kids to go back. Their constant fighting is driving me insane. And as much as I try to be in the moment with them, to give them my undivided attention I just want to ship them back on the bus and marathon Netflix it for the next two months.

The enriching lessons, high energy sports and skill-boosting camps are over. Downtime to reset accomplished. I even encouraged them to do absolutely nothing at times (besides chores) because the truth is, summer is the only chance they get. I've done my duty to get them refreshed for the upcoming school year. And even prepared them academically by forcing Khan Academy down their throats which left a bad after taste.

Now...it's the day before the first day. And...I...kind...a...want one more week with them? I know, I go back and forth. I truly enjoyed another summer with my babies even without checking in to any hotels or accruing airline mileage.

Here are some of our final weeks of summer life in pictures...

We had music in the house this summer!

Along with lots of cookies.

All different sizes!!

I hope she always remembers "mommy and me" in the kitchen.

I highly recommend Thomas Keller's roast chicken recipe from his cook book Ad Hoc at Home. I made it twice this summer!

Camp is where the wild things are.

We've been watching Lego Masters Australia. There's so much creative inspiration on that show.

The kids taught me a new card game.

Play at your own risk.

Party time!

Logan has the right idea.

My dad turned 77 this year.

I feel blessed to have him around so he can witness his grandchildren driving his children nuts.

We spent the last four Fridays volunteering at the Children's Hunger Fund in warehouse apparel.

Factory workers hard at work.

We weighed beans.

Packed macaroni. I loved using their heat sealer!

Discovered all the amazing products that are Costco returns.

We smelled good at times.

But Truman said he was getting a headache.

Overall, we make a great team.

Presley's other team made it to the championship game!

1. They lost. 2. Presley cried. 3. I cried. 4. We had poke and ice cream. 5. He felt better.

Then he was asked to be on the all-star team. Now go back to #1.