I tried to restrain myself from doing the happy dance on my way out of the building, but I was spotted by another mother who was almost in tears after dropping off her daughter. I admit, it was a little harder than I thought it would be, but I'm so happy to finally get into a routine and have some time to myself for a little bit each day!
Daniel and I kept walking after we dropped him off and did a little bit of shopping. I walked about 3 miles that time, and then a little less than a mile and a half to go back and pick him up. Hopefully we can keep up the walking part, as long as the weather allows.
Alex had a great first day, as did the older 3 kids. They have been fighting going to bed, but since we have to be up at 5:30 I have to be Mean Mommy and force them to go. Tomorrow we get to get up early, do breakfast, load up and be ready to go by 7:15 to get the older 3 to school by 7:30. Then Alex goes back to school at noon, and it just goes on and on and on....it's going to take a while to get into the routine, but I'm looking forward to it.
And as of Monday, when Daniel goes to preschool, I will officially be kid-free for a few hours each day! Woot! I love my kids dearly, but boy have I been looking forward to this!
You definitly deserve sometime to yourself!
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AS YOU SHOULD. WOOT WOOT. I NEVER CRIED WHEN THEY WENT OFF TO SCHOOL.IT ALWAYS SEEM LIKE I WAS THE BUILT IN BABY SITTER FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD. BACK THEN I COULD NEVER SAY NO TO ANYONE. BUT TODAY GUESS WHAT NONONONONO.PERIOD.
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AMY, DO YOU HAVE BIG SISTER AND BIG BROTHERS THERE IN YOUR TOWN? IT'S SUPPOSE TO BE A GREAT ORGANIZATION FOR KIDS THAT NEEDS A MAN INFLUENCE IN THEIR LIFE OR MOTHER INFLUENCE. MOTHER THEY SURE DON'T NEED. YOU DO GREAT.THE MEN TAKE THE BOYS FISHING , BALLGAMES ,SHOPING ETC.THEY JUST SPEND TIME AND IT GIVES MOTHERS A LITTLE BREAK.
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Granny, I'm pretty sure that they do - I just haven't pursued it yet. Now that he's in school, I think things in general will go smoother - at least I hope so! LOL
ReplyDeleteI always enjoyed getting my daughter off to school. Never cried. I was excited for the absorbing sponge. In September, my little guy will start pre-school.
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