Back to school

Well, it's here ... the kid's first day back at school this fall. I have to admit that with it only being the middle of August, it doesn't really SEEM like fall, but that's another story.

I have two children in school this year. How is that possible? Seems like I'm still getting used to Glenn being in school, and now Matthew's going to Kindergarten. On Saturday, Ryan will turn three. It's almost beyond comprehension. What happened to those tiny babies I brought home from the hospital?

The kids were really excited about going to school today. They've been practically bouncing off the walls the last few days, but then I have to admit that they've been practically bouncing off the walls nearly all summer. I'm glad they're back to school, as well. I like for them to be able to learn new things, and interact with friends and other adults. I like to see their abilities grow and see them get excited about all the new pieces of information they come home with. And, in what seems like a most "un-Mommy-like" fashion, I'm glad to get them out of the house for a little while.

I have a friend who has decided to home-school her Kindergarten aged daughter this year. I admire her determination, but know that there's no way I could do it. Don't get me wrong ... I love my children very much. I like to be with them and to do things with them. There are times, though, especially over their summer vacation, when I begin to feel like I'm barely keeping my head above water in an ocean of mayhem and insanity. I used to look forward to nap-time, but now two of the three are too old for naps (at least every day!), so I'm grateful for school time, which lets us all get a little breathing room from each other. It's amazing how much more relaxed my morning has been this morning, and I'm determined to make the most of the quiet time with the little one and even though I know it will feel like a pair of tornadoes has touched down when my older boys get off the school bus, I feel more prepared for it.

It's a strange thing ... I'm glad they're there, but I miss them because they aren't here. A day in the life of a Mommy.