Clearly, it has been a while since I've put my crazy thoughts on paper... I'm surprised they didn't deactivate my account! Trust me, I had plenty of stories to share over the summer, but just never found the time to pull out the computer.
Summer was so incredibly busy, having all 3 kids home and keeping them all happy and entertained. My time was spent swinging on a pendulum of emotions; one moment I was so overwhelmed with gratitude for my beautiful children and the valuable time with them and the next I was ready to rip my hair out as I referreed yet another brawl over whose littlest pet shop was the cutest.
My main theme for the summer was 'keep them as busy as humanly possible so we don't to kill each other'. This resulted in numerous road trips (some more entertaining than others), days at the beach, Calaway park trips, and playdates galore. I may have been a little too ambitious in some of my quests... yes, the Invermere trip of puking, fainting, and strep throat is included here... but, at the end of it all my kids had a great summer.
I can't believe that fall is here already!! The 2 weeks leading up to it I was a running Staples commercial... 'It's the most wonderful time of the year!' Loading backpacks and sorting clothes, learning bus routes and getting haircuts, we were all so excited to start the year. Then, the day actually arrives and I'm an emotional wreck, beside myself with nerves for Chloe as she embarks on her kindergarten adventures. Yesterday I loaded her on the kindergarten bus and watched as her little blond head disappeared and she promptly plopped herself down beside some poor, unsuspecting 5 yr old boy and began her dissertation on why she is ready for kindergarten. I'm pretty sure he didn't get a word in edge-wise for the remainder of the trip. He was probably quite happy picking his nose and scabs until she descended upon him... anyways, the bus pulls away and I'm in tears because my little girl is taking the world by storm and I'm not there to be part of it. *sob*
So, now I've got even slightly more crazy going on and will feel the need to put words to paper in an attempt at catharsis. Thanks for joining me and supporting me :)
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