School is starting tomorrow, whether I like it or not. Most mothers are singing praises and hallelujahs at this time of year, but I am not quite there yet. You see, when school starts I have to come back to reality. I have to face my demons, get organized and kick some not-so-good habits.
I will realize that even though David volunteered to chair the fall carnival, I will probably have to help him, and I believe that is happening in 6 weeks. I also have to start packing lunches, looking at homework, and cleaning out backpacks. I need to figure out what it means, exactly, to be in charge of the eSript program. I have to go to back-to-school night, have YW in the evenings instead of the daytime, be home in time for the bus, check to see if Henry is dressed for the weather, figure out childcare so I can work at Calvin's pre-school, attend meeting after meeting after meeting and get 3 members of the family to soccer every week (one of them is me, so that shouldn't be too hard). Basically, I have to wake up on time in the morning, check my calendar before I commit to anything, and try to curb my severe Big Gulp habit (more on that in another post).
Enough of my whining, I must face the truth. It is time for me to stop being selfish and get my act together. No more dreams of an endless summer. It will come again, and we will be prepared to enjoy it as fully as we did this year.
I think I can do this whole being a grown-up thing, but I want you all to realize that I am not going willingly.
16 comments:
I was always glad to see school start - even with all its limitations.
Now, I'm not so happy about it!
But I guess we've all gotta do what we've gotta do.
Kir feels the same way, and is certain she's the only parent alive who isn't ready to pack her kiddos off to school.
For this year at least, I am eager for the summer to end. For tomorrow I start my last first day of school. From here on out it's essentially 4 years of continuous school, with only small breaks in between each term. And while one might then think I was anxious to put it off, in fact I'm eager to begin. Begin this new stage, a new program, a new life. While the past few weeks have been filled with lazy days, I'm ready to be a more productive member of society, with a purpose and goal.
I thought I would feel excited about school. But instead I spend my entire day wishing Elizabeth was home. And if there is such a thing as being over prepared.. I was this year. And now I'm left to twiddle my thumbs in my clean house with no laundry. I should really be doing a lot of reading.
Why are you so nice as to volunteer to chair the fall carnival? I just wait quietly in a corner, hoping nobody notices me - volunteering only in moments of desperation.
Best of luck - Peter starts pre-school tomorrow at 9 am and I feel so wimp-ish compared to all you have going on, but I am admittedly nervous about whether we'll all be out of the house on time. We've had such a lazy (aka great) summer!
Yikes... that's what school brings? I think I like my boys small. No school.. no problems. :D Just a little soccer fun for you and me. I'll cherish this while I have it.
Let's clarify here, DAVID volunteered for the Fall carnival, not me.
And for you younger mothers, school isn't all bad, it's just not as good as summer:)
I totally agree. I just put the same on my blog. Reality stinks! I am feeling overwhelmed. My kids are tired. We just are not ready for this yet. But soon we will have the routine down and keep plugging along. How many days until summer break?
This is my 16th year of back to school for my kids. I don't think I have gotten any better at being ready. I still wish summer was longer. Or that we had year round school so I could have "summer" more often. I know my kids are happy to be back to school (except the SENIOR, but that isn't much of a surprise is it?) I just don't like having such a strict schedule.
I need to check my calendar more often.
Personally I applaud you and David’s commitment to your neighborhood school and public education in general. We need more parents who are willing to sacrifice time and energy for the well being of not only their child but others as well.
Take it from me......the ONLY room Mom in Lizzy's class!
I figured out that I have been needed on the first day of school -as the mom getting kids off or as the teacher - since 1975 - with no breaks at all - that is 33 years folks.
Yikes!!
I shouldn't have figured it out!
I am wondering how you had YW's during the day? You mean because it was still light outside or you actually had activities during the day. Really? I don't think they would let us. I got reemed for cancelling YW's the first day of school. We have had so much going on this summer and I needed a brake. Plus, the mothers were relieved too. Anyway, would love to hear how that went and how you pulled it off.
I am still in the getting kids prepared for school and it isn't because I am a teacher. Axel still has 2 more years of HS. Betsy started school in 1978--that is 30 years. Not as much as you, Barbara, but getting close. It will be nice when I don't have to fix lunches any more--wait--I still fix a lunch for Dale and me. That is lunches for the last 36 1/2 years. Will it never end?? I just can't take going out to eat.
I am still in the getting kids prepared for school and it isn't because I am a teacher. Axel still has 2 more years of HS. Betsy started school in 1978--that is 30 years. Not as much as you, Barbara, but getting close. It will be nice when I don't have to fix lunches any more--wait--I still fix a lunch for Dale and me. That is lunches for the last 36 1/2 years. Will it never end?? I just can't take going out to eat.
sorry about the duplicate comment. I clicked one too many times.
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