The first day of the school year. I know this may make me sound cruel, but after 2 1/2 months of being stuck in the house because of the heat with 2 fighting boys, I was more than happy to see them off. But my boys love and thrive at school. They need to have a break from me and I am so lucky that they can go to a good school with teachers that I know love them. Max is now in 2nd grade and Ian is now a 1st grader. I can't believe it. I won't say time has flown by because it hasn't but every once in awhile when they are talking to me I wonder I came to have kids that are old enough to go to school and read and write. After all, I am only 23 years old. Shocking!!
But in getting rid of 2 all day, I have gained one. As most of you know, Walt was laid off of his job this week. So now I have both him and Van during the day. But since he can take pretty much care of himself and is not asking me to get him food and drink, I think I will survive. It wasn't a complete shock that he was laid off but it is still not a comforting thought that we don't have a job. He had starting looking around at jobs weeks ago and contemplating a new direction so who knows what will happen. Luckily, his job was still offering severance packages so we have some time before the money runs out. And I still have my job. So we are good.
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Oh Lea Ann - bittersweet for you guys. I love having my kids back at school - it is good for everyone. But after spending a few months with Steve, 24 hours a day, when he was laid off a few years ago, I decided I got married for the evenings and weekends! I wish you both the best of luck - that hopefully people like me will figure out if they are or are not going to try to buy a house right now and give you business and Walt will figure out what he wants to be when he grows up...again.
LeaAnn-
My day went pretty peaceful with Bo gone. I bet yours was better with Both kids gone. They grow up so fast.
Carrie
23, huh? I guess that means I am turning 25 next week! Sweet!
I'm with you Lea Ann....I'm thrilled to have my kids in school. I never could understand the mothers who say, "what happened to summer? I'm not ready to have my kids in school." or "I will miss my kids." or "I'm losing my big helpers." or "I can't stop crying." or "I'm not ready for schedules and homework."
On another note, I sure hope Walt finds a job soon. I'm sorry to hear you are going through that. I would be a stressed out mess. I'm impressed you say "so we are good."
I was getting groceries yesterday with Lauren and the cashier asked how long before she started school. "Not for a long, long time" I said. She replied, "Oh, but when she leaves and you are home alone, you will really miss her." Of course you know what I said. "I don't know about that. I don't seem to miss my other 3 kids while they are at school."
Sure I love my kids, but I do get to see them PLENTY after school and ALL weekend. I love Chad and love having him home, but I don't MISS him terribly while he is at work. It's not like I am sitting at home, with nothing to do, waiting for my family to come home and give me reason for living.
Wow. That was a bit of a tirade, wasn't it? Is there a word limit on this comment thing? There should be to prevent some people from going on, and on, and on.
Exactly how old were u when u had ur oldedst! 16 or something
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