Today is the first day of school in our public school district. My little Snickerdoodle turned 5 a few months ago, so today could have been his first day in school.
Today I could have had all of my children out of the house by about 7 in the morning.
Today I could have had a quiet peaceful existence for about 8 hours.
Today I could have run errands without having to fuss at people about buckling or fuss at them about their fussing.
Today I could have perhaps taken a radical step and called someone and gone to lunch or something.
Today I could have made a healthy salad for me and only me and begun a new, non-kid-friendly way of eating.
But no.
Today I'll lug my 4 children to my GYN office so I can sign a paper.
Today I'll lug them all to an office store to make some copies that would be too many for the printer.
Today they'll argue in the car about who sits where. Just like yesterday.
Today I'll hear, "I'm hungry," "What's for lunch?" and "What's for supper?" at least 12 times. Just like yesterday.
Today I'll hear "So-and-so called me such-and-such!" at leat 4 times. Just like yesterday.
And today I'll have my 8 yo come rub up on my arms because she likes the way they feel cool. And today my 10 yo will do something that makes me wonder how anyone ever gets along without her. And today my 11 yo will make some smart-aleck pre-teen remark that cracks me up and shows his developing wit. And today when I rolled over at about 8 a.m. because I stayed up too late AGAIN, my 5 yo little boy snuggled up closer. Just like yesterday.
And just like tomorrow.
Praise the Lord!
Comments
Aug. 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by dartwns
Amen!!! I love the post!!
~christa~
Aug. 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Beautiful sentiments, Carol! I might not always want to lug mine around, either, but I'm not giving up my sweet moments for a little more ease.
Jill S/FIAR
Aug. 8, 2007 - I love it!
Posted by Anonymous
Many times I hear, comments like, "I can not wait for my kids to go to school," or "I could never be with my kids all day long, that's why they go to school."
These comments break my heart, because I can not stand to send MY children to someone else who says, "You can not see your kids during the day," or "trust us to take care of your kids, but don't come check us out."
When my kids were in ps this is how they made me feel. Plus, when your kids are sick and you keep them home, then you have to have proff that they were sick. Get Real!
I homeschool because I need to be a mom to my children not a nanny. I need more time than getting ready in the morning and feeding them at night and tucking them into bed.
Anyway, I love your blog! 2 Thumbs up!
Lynna
Aug. 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SmallWorld
What a beautiful post!
Aug. 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Hey do y'all still live across from the Forehands? If so I'd love to get a hug when I drop off H-G tomorrow for cheerleading clinic at their house. Email me okay?
Cynthia
Aug. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Such wonderful thoughts! THanks so much for sharing !
Heather :)