No, not yet, I’m not ready for sweet summer to end. It’s still sunny and hot, flowers are growing in the garden, popsicles ready to be eaten on a lazy afternoon on the porch… But it is ringing away and school is opening their doors next week for teachers. Lucky Princess has another week to relax before she starts 7th Grade. Gosh it seems like yesterday she was excited about Kindergarten.

To help my mind turn to all things academic, I’ve created a “back to school” living room display. I love old school bells and books. They make my heart sing. Memories of a simpler time, still, back to school still meant the end of summer’s freedom and I want to hold on to that a little longer.

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Oh Paris, we will see you again…we will miss our tiny elevator (and adorable breakfast) in our hotel, night cruises on beautiful warm evenings, more glimpses of Eiffel Tower by day and by night, the incredible Dior Museum where the Princess said she might consider wearing some of the clothes, great Ramen places everywhere, dodging traffic at the arc of triumph, and amazing meals with amazing family at a restaurant right next to our hotel. It was an experience of a lifetime!

Metamorphosis