Today is the last day of school for yet another year that flew by in the blink of an eye. The last day of school signifies the end of a season. My girls and I look forward to this day each year. To mark the fresh start of summer fun and leisure, I wrap up a pair of sparkly flip-flips for my daughters along with some new summer reads.
The last day of school is also tinged with sadness. Tear-filled eyes say goodbyes to friends and teachers for the summer. The comfort of routine is quickly lost to carefree and relaxed rules. The structured school days give way to time melted away at the pool.
During a divorce, we have lots of “last days.” The last day living in the house with your spouse, the last day seeing your children daily, the last day sharing a bank account, the last day using your married name, the last day having health insurance, the last day living by your neighbors, the last day marking “married” on a box, the last day feeling secure.
