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Nikki Heads Back to School

by ‎09-02-2015 11:29 AM - edited ‎09-02-2015 11:30 AM

Where does time go? Is it really back-to-school time already? When I was a kid, summer stretched on forever…it felt like ages until we would reach my summer birthday in July! But now it feels like I blink and it’s school time again.

 

 

Well, I’m back to my “new normal,” as Nikki went back to college for her sophomore year last week!

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She had a great summer as a social media intern for the zoo, volunteering for the HomeFront dance camp, and spending time with family and friends...she was very excited about seeing her friends, but also a bit nervous about classes and new responsibilities. She made sure to give the cats plenty of attention before leaving!

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We had plenty of fun back-to-school shopping trips…but still managed to pack everything in the car! (Please do not be impressed as there were 8 boxes in storage at the college…)

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Her room is about the same size as last year…

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And she has a new roommate, also named Nicole…so it is Nicole 2 in her room!

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As you can tell, she did not leave any space undecorated. She filled her room with pics of family and friends…and plenty of pillows, wall art, and lights!

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After I helped her get settled in, it was time to go. As I watched her walk away, I said a little prayer so that God would watch over her and all of our kids....

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Her first day of classes was on Monday, which was complete with a new first day of school outfit. She sent me a picture…

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I remember when Nikki was heading to kindergarten and I realized that my little girl was growing up. Nikki did not cry on her first day of full-day kindergarten, but around the second week of school, she told me that she would like me to pick her up after lunch because she missed me too much. I wish I could take her up on that today! I can’t pick her up after lunch, but I did send her first care package in the mail.

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Thanks for indulging my back-to-school moment...I hope you will share your moments with me too!

 

All the best,

 

Pat

 

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