I WONDER...

What is going on here? Everywhere I turn lately it seems everybody I know is struggling to keep up. Nobody has time to get done what needs to be done. Everybody is tired, no time to sleep. What is up? What kind of society have we become when everyone feels rushed, and expected to keep giving more and more. When is it enough? How high do you have to climb before you get to the top?

So, What I want to know is, Does the rabbit ever get the carrot?

I Think I'm Crazy!

Last week I told my friend that I could no longer watch her daughter because I was having some health problems and my girls did nothing but fight with her so it was just too much. So, now with only two kids, and all three gone 2 mornings a week, what do I do? You guessed it, I volunteer at my son's school those two mornings. I like going in and he likes having me come, but still it was supposed to be my free time (you know, to clean the house and run errands :)! Oh well, it is what it is, and I may be crazy, I am having fun with the kids as they are growing up. It is not however getting ANY easier, I am still waiting for that.

I"M BACK!

I have been away for awhile from blogging. I am sorry and am going to try to blog everyday.

Where I left off:
School is going well after the initial adjustment. I am happy with the teacher and have been into the classroom many times to help. I am enjoying it. The girls have also started school. Maggie, my 2 1/2 year old, was not crazy about it at first, now she likes it. So, they are all in school.


I went through abit of a meltdown, but with the help of doctors, family, friends and meds, I am much better now.

Hopefully I will be back tomorrow.

TOMORROW'S THE DAY!

Well, it has been nearly six years, but the time has finally come, my boy is going off to kindergarten tomorrow. I am excited and nervous for both of us. For him it is an big step in growing up and becoming independent, for me it is a test in my strength in mothering. I am not sure I am going to be strong enough to support him and not let my fear and anxiety shine through. I am going to do my best. And I know he is going to be fine and have a great time.

I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow!

WE MET THE TEACHER!

Last night we all went over to the school for kindergarten orientation, and it went surprisingly well. We did get the teacher we had met the other day, and she turned out to not be as bad as first thought. In fact, I think she is going to be great for Declan. She seems very laid back and easy going, which should make for an easy jump into school (as I am so easy going and laid back, haha).

We also very much enjoyed the principle and staff we met. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I am now optimistic about the school year. It will be good. Declan will love it.

SCHOOL APPROACHING

Next week my son starts kindergarten. I have very mixed emotions about this. On one hand I am very happy he is growing up and going to school, but on the other hand he is my baby and kindergarten is full day. Last week we went over to the school for a pre-school screen, so they can place the students in the right classes. This was fine except that the kindergarten teacher that did the screening. She was old and matronly. I was not happy to see this. When I was teaching, the teachers ranged in age form just out of school to nearing retirement, but they never matronly. I hear that most of the teachers at my sons school at between 40 and 60. Is it impossible to get any new blood in the school? Just a bit of a mix would be good. I don't need the teachers to be 23, but my God one 30 year old would be nice. And yes, I know I am stressing for no reason. He is going to be fine. I sure he will even like it, but me, I am not sure. I am going to try and keep an open mind. Things will be good.

A GOOD DAY!

Today was one. I feared after staying up way too late last night,and the girls waking up at 6:45, it was going to be bad. I am happy to say I was wrong. I got out of bed, Walked on the treadmill (I'm down 30lbs.),cleaned up the house, had my computer fixed, and did laundry all before noon.

Then the kids and I spent the rest of the afternoon at the pool. Almost four hours, it was wonderful. Declan and Killian both found friends to play with. It wasn't crowded. And Maggie swam on her own. A perfect summer day.

We got home around 4 and Ben followed shortly there after. I made dinner for the kids and sat with them while they ate. It was good family time.

By 6 o'clock both girls, having gotten up at 6:45 and no nap, were falling asleep on the couch. Off they went to bed at 6:30. Peace and Quiet, so why do I miss them? Yes, because it was a good day. The kind of day that makes it so easy to be a stay at home mom. The kind that makes you thankful for all you have been given.