Back to School

I can hardly believe that TOMORROW is the first day back at school. It came so quickly... I've had in my mind that school started on the 17th since before school got out last year! So finding out on Sunday that it actually started on the 16th totally threw me through a loop!! It made me feel like I'm not emotionally ready for them to go back! They all have all their supplies, and MOST of their uniforms. I had to reorder Mos skirts for this year. The size I ordered apparently is grossly mis-sized. That is so frustrating. I even went by waist measurements and the button was not going to button by several inches!!!! I am however, very thankful for the fact that ACS switched to navy blue skirts this year. The plaid is very cute but SO EXPENSIVE! I much prefer spending $50 on 5 skirts, than $50 on ONE skirt. :) So, that makes me a happy Momma!

Back to my original point. Special Agent M is READY to go back. And I am ready for him to go back. He's starting to really be in need of some structure in his daily routine....I can tell by how active he has been! Teetoe and Mo, I'm not so ready for. They are both at an age where they are my comrades around the house. They give me someone to talk to, someone who can help me, someone to watch the baby while I pee. It will be so lonely around the house without them all day! Fortunately, Teetoe will be home on mondays, wednesdays, and fridays. We are going to try out part time homeschooling this year. I'm am really stinkin excited. We have lots planned! And so quiet. In some ways I crave the quiet. The days when I can relax for 5 minutes and get the house clean. But in other ways, we thrive on the chaos that is our lives. The whims that are my crazy mind and all the stuff in between.

I'm excited at the idea of having time to get back into sewing and paper crafting. At least during nap times. I'd love to have a sitter for one day during the week for J, but I'm not sure how reasonable that is for me right now. Or for him. He is a complete Mommas boy. Just the few hours away from me while I go to bible study are pretty stressful for him. I suppose, as always, it will get better! :) Special Agent M did. As did Mo. And Teetoe.

Well, everyone is in bed now. Resting their little heads. With clean hair and full tummies. And back packs ready to go for tomorrow. Except Mikey. He will be sad. He doesn't start until Wednesday. That's ok though, one day for Mommy to have as a transition day will be good.