Back to school! First, third and fifth grade.
In case you're wondering, I've been having some internet/gmail issues, hence the slack posting. Not like I was ever really on top if it, but...
Hope you are all doing well out there.
Do you ever have a day you long for a 'reset' button?
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Preschool. My Toddler loves it. She wants to live there with her teacher. I don't blame her. Heh.
Seeing as yesterday I had a Sharpie Permanent Marker leak all over my hand and under my fingernails and my uterus is doing it's monthly spin cycle, I'll try and keep this light.
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Third grade. Where exactly does the time go?
First grade. Not the best picture, but the only one with his feet. Think he had a little growth spurt? Oy.
The final farewell. The only tears were shed by the toddler, as she wanted to go to school also.
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Last night I got an email from one of my dearest friends. She was having a bit of the 'stay at home blues.' I wanted to let her know that it's so different, that it will be ok, and yes, some nights my kids eat macaroni and cheese, corn and a hot dog for dinner. No, I'm not kidding, this is last night's dinner.
I tried to explain to her that it will get better. I know it took me a whole year to get used to the idea.
Unfortunately I don't have a dummy to put this on, other than me, and I just - ahem - wasn't in the mood. The themes were 'pies' and 'fall.'
Just like a mini quilt! I fussy cut the pies. I think it's pretty cute!School starts Tuesday.
I know, Tuesday I'll be all misty-eyed as my two older ones get on the bus. The Boy will be gone all day now, versus half-day Kindergarten. Starting Monday, September 8th, my youngest will be gone four mornings a week.
Yes. I will miss them. I will also miss sleeping in and not having much of a plan for most days. I will miss hanging out in my pajamas most of the morning, heck - afternoon. I will miss having them at my beck and call, of being able to walk to the corner store for a treat if the moods strikes.
But I am looking forward to it as well. I am looking forward to routine and structure and maybe a little quiet time. To pulling out the crock-pot and making more casseroles. To grabbing a sweatshirt against the chill of the evening.
I'm spending today plotting next week, thinking about getting back into the routine of School and Fall.
Though they had a great summer, I think even they're ready to go back.
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I almost forgot: August Giveaway!
Let me know in the comments something you're looking forward to - it doesn't have to be school related.
I'll draw the random winner Sunday.
What will you win? A four-pack of crocheted cotton dishcloths - and maybe a little something else as well.
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