When a days starts like this......

When a day starts like this, it's a great day (to be a Panther!).

We attend every band concert.  I'm sure that somewhere in the back row, Will is playing his heart out.  Unfortunately, I NEVER get to see it.  He's in the middle of the back row, buried behind another sax and a clarinet player.  On a good day, I can make out his shoes.  But I knew today was going to be a good day when they asked the back row to stand for a picture.  I was one happy mom.  It didn't hurt that Hunter was sitting next to me.  I was sure that was the highlight of the day.  Little did I know it was just going to get better.

I admit, when Hunter mentioned a fire in the fire pit and s'mores, I was a little apprehensive   I blame it on the coyote.  The back yard just hasn't looked quite as appealing since I saw him wander through a while back.  But hesitantly, I agreed to sit out there for a bit with all of them.  Four hours later, I'm pretty positive this night will stick with me forever.

As a mom, there is nothing that will warm your heart as quickly as old stories, new stories, funny jokes and a campfire.  An evening surrounded by the people that you love the most is an unforgettable experience.

I smell like a campfire.  My fingers are sticky.  I'm pretty sure the ashes blowing through the air burned a hole in my favorite jeans.  But my heart is light, my mind is clear and I've learned that being a parent to adults is just as rewarding as when they were learning to take their first steps.

Now if only I could appreciate the taste of a burned marshmallow.