It seems like only yesterday that I wrote about not being
the Summertime Super Mom and here we are, only a few short days before the kids
go back to school.
As much as I’d like to be Saylah’s cheerleader to encourage
her that she wants to go back to school, I get the melancholy and apprehension
of starting a new school year. To some extent, my sentiments echo hers. It’s
not that I’m not looking forward to the school year routine and hanging up my
cape of summer superhero fun maker for the next 9 months. But I’ve kinda grown accustomed
to these little creatures roaming my house and I rather like having them
around. Well, that is until 7:30 bedtime … then, well, to be frank … I’m done.
All in all, I feel we’ve had an amazing summer and I am
totally blessed that I got to spend this fun time with my 6, 4, and 1 year old.
I’ll admit; it started out a little wacky. Ben had a weird
work schedule for a bit, then started a new job and has been crazy busy every
since. We were supposed to go to Italy but due to said weird work schedule ...
that got nixed. My work has taken off (Thank You God), so I’ve been an amazing
juggler (if I do say so myself) between working and hanging with the kiddos. As
summer progressed, we settled into a groove and have done some pretty fun
things.
First, I’d like to brag that I did indeed accomplish my big
tasks of having the kids read for 30 minutes every day and we did learn about a
new family member every week. I will also admit however, I only got so far as
buying the math and science activity books and doing a couple of pages over the
summer days. I suppose I’ll have to re-goal that idea for next summer.
Beyond brain enhancement (or at least maintenance), we’ve played
games, had a jammie party day with friends, visited with relatives, had a
couple of sleepovers, practiced our posh talking during an impromptu tea party,
trekked all the way to see Winter the tailless dolphin, indulged in popsicles
galore, and enjoyed countless summer camps and water activities. No kid could
want for a better summer … and no Mommy either.
Mostly I’ve re-realized how much fun it is to be around my
kids.
It’s not that I thought otherwise, but I do think I wasn’t really
focusing on it. My kids inspire me.
In fact, when you stop and look at your kids, I bet they do
as well. If you’ve got younger ones like I do, have you ever noticed just how
happy they are? Like, I mean, nearly all the time. It’s like a little HappyLand
utopia in their world. Sure, they have drama moments; temper fits and boo boos
that cause a scene. But as only a kid can do, they cry one moment, pick
themselves up, get a kiss from Mom, and are right back to their sun-shiny-state
of being. It’s pretty cool.
I’m in awe of their ability to seize the time they have, be
IN the moment, and enjoy the heck out of life. I’m sure as the school year
begins, contrary to their apprehension, each one of them will make new friends
and have even more fun than they did the year prior. I’m excited to watch them
as they learn new things, are exposed to new environments, and have more great
experiences.
Good luck to everyone as they begin their school year. I’m
thinking I will first shed a few sniffles, then I’m going to go home, put Isaac
down for a nap, and have myself a cup of coffee in sweet, sweet silence. (Hey,
there’s always a silver lining, right?) ;)
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