into the new school year with mixed emotions. i adore having the kids home with me all day. i love our lazy mornings, trips to the movie theater and endless snow cones. it takes me a good month to get used to them being gone and figuring out what my new routine will be. i also cannot wait for school to start because that means fall and winter are right around the corner and i love that time of year. school holiday parties, planning birthdays, sweaters, hot chocolate, boots and did i mention shopping?! the hardest part about back to school is seeing just how stinking big my kids have 