So the first day of school has come and gone. Both children are making their ways through the first days of a new school year. Both like their new teachers. Both have friends they already know in their class. Things could not be going smoother for this new transition...well, except maybe for the Mommy they're leaving behind.
First drop-off was fine until she walked into the school building. As I turned to leave, alone, the tears started to flow. The teacher outside saying "you did that like a pro". I laughed to myself as I pulled my sunglasses down over my glistening eyes. Why do I feel silly crying? This is new for me. 8 years of being a stay-at-home Mom with little ones needing me. And now I walk back to my car alone.
So yes, the first day of school was hard. I have a laundry list of things to do, but I'm having trouble figuring out which to do first. I get easily distracted and almost missed lunch without my little girl asking me a hundred times "is it time for lunch yet?" The first lunch home alone was quiet. I left a little early to pick them up because I couldn't wait to have them back with me again.
Oh, the growing we'll all do this year. It's a process. And I am impatient in the process. It will take some getting used to. I will enjoy the peace and freedom of running my errands and getting my chores done. But the honest truth is, the day isn't that fun without a little one there. So for those Mommies still wiping noses and changing diapers, embrace this time. Enjoy days filled with coloring books and building blocks. Because one day soon, they will be running off to school with lunchbox in hand, waving good-bye and you will be eating lunch alone at a quiet table. **sniffle**
Tune in for the next installment of ASHMWKSFD! Until then, wish me luck...
If you missed reading the Prequel, click HERE.
Time to do lunch so we don't have to be alone. You won't have to cut my food and I promise eat all my vegtables. :)
ReplyDelete*sniff* *sniff* Christy, I just read this post on your blog... what a lovely job you've done documenting and journaling! Maybe it's the music playing in the back round or being right there where you are with the boys going off to school but I literally sat there reading your post and cried. I can't imagine Eli and Kayla leaving me to go to school in a few years. What will I do? Who will I be? If it makes you feel any better, I cried when Ethan and Andrew got on the bus and they're in 3rd and 4th grade. Thankfully Steve was there to hold my hand back to our house and laugh with me as I laughed at myself. Our children are such a blessing to us aren't they? I hope you continue to do well with the transition of being a Stay At Home Mom With Kids in School Full Day!
ReplyDeleteHugs and Blessings!
Sara
Thanks for your support, ladies! It's nice to know I'm not the only one reaching for a box of tissues.
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