Archive for August 2013
Friday, August 30, 2013
Friday 5: Celebrating Simplicity
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Vaughn Update
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Monday, August 26, 2013
No Time for Easing Into It.
I am a weenie. I just needed to lead off with that to make everything clear.
School has started off like a cannonball into icy cold water when I would have preferred to stick my big toe in and take time to get used to it.
The kids love school and I'm very grateful for that. However, Vaughn in particular, is not used to a full day schedule and is A Mess when she gets home. Overly tired. Almost to tears.
To make matters worse I have to quickly get the kids fed and push them out the door in order to get to whichever activity is going on that night. I'm walking on egg shells and being very patient with them but it's wearing on me. Plus dinners have been up in the air and bedtimes have been later because of everything.
From Saturday to Saturday here's our breakdown.
6 soccer/baseball games
5 soccer/baseball practices
3 parties
1 gymnastics practice
5 homework sheets for Vance, 1 project
2 projects for Vaughn
Cherry on top? Justin was out of town, in the UK, for the entire week.
Once we get where we're going Vaughn is usually pretty good. She's become a master of waiting and we always have her bag packed with plenty of things to do.
I know there are a ton of Superpeople out there and have been operating at these speeds for years. This is new to me and that's why I called myself a weenie. I'm complaining now but I know we'll get into our groove and this will be no big deal soon.
If you need me I'll be scouring the web for quick dinner ideas cause this Mama is tired of tomato and avocado sandwiches.
Question of the day: What's your favorite quickie dinner meal?
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Dirty Hat? Clean it Up!
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Friday, August 16, 2013
Friday 5: Celebrating Simplicity
Mr. Brock did spit on his hat which seemed fair.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Day One Down: A success!
Monday, August 12, 2013
Back to School: The mid-day tea party had to end sometime.
Since my youngest associate will be leaving the office to explore new opportunities, Tuesday marks the start of my new job. While my hours will be better, the pay will still stink.
I have over 8 years experience of having a child at home
so the thought of not having one at home with me during the day is going to take some getting used to.
Vaughn cannot wait to start kindergarten. Her excitement has been contagious and we're all excited for the start of school around here. However, last week it hit me that her starting school meant that she would be...leaving me. I guess the mid-day tea parties had to end sometime.
I'll still have groceries to buy, errands to run, and cleaning to do but it's all that leftover time that I'm worried about. I know I'll find ways to fill it - house projects, gym time, helping out in the kid's classrooms, that sort of stuff. Yet, I feel I was good at staying home with the kids, like it's what I was meant to do. I treated it like any other job and put everything I had into it. I loved doing projects with them, library and park trips, helping them learn through play. I focused all my time and energy on them because moving from place to place we didn't have a lot friends. There were no other Moms to call to meet for playdates or anyone to watch the kids while I ran and did something for myself. Just me and the kids until Daddy got home from work. So, now what do I do with myself that it's over?
No I don't want another baby, I'm just sad that this chapter of my life is over because I enjoyed it so much. Of course, I know it's not totally over, it's not like they're moving out but hopefully I'm making my point clear. I'm trying to be positive and am excited for this new "job" opportunity of mine. I'm looking forward to getting to know myself a little more and finding what my new skills will be. (Hopefully it will be nunchuck skills because wouldn't that be awesome?!?)
How are you guys handling the kids going back to school? Boo hoo'ing or yahoo'ing?
Friday, August 09, 2013
Friday 5: Celebrating Everyday
Both kids received welcome postcards from their new teachers this week and tonight is the teacher meet and greet at their school.
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Tuesday, August 06, 2013
Stuff
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Friday, August 02, 2013
Friday 5: Celebrating Everyday
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