That doesn't mean it's easy... I mean some days it's just downright STINKY (I hate to swear but imagine a really bad word here). My first day back to work in 5 months was yesterday, it was Grady's first day at preschool, and it was my first day to be away from Cole and for him to go to our wonderful sitter. People at work all asked how I was (which is so kind) but I think they could tell by the look on my face and the tears in my eyes that yesterday was HARD. This week also happens to be parent orientation and meet the teacher, back to back nights. Throw on there a rehearsal dinner and wedding (same nights as meetings) and that is my week. Did I mention I have an entire classroom to get ready, lesson plans, etc.? I am sitting here blogging with a "to-do" list 28 items long and I can't even get off the couch to refill my water. When I think about it all I feel like I am in quicksand... but then I imagine my mom telling me "This too shall pass" or "Take one day at a time" or "Just breathe" and I feel a little better. Then Richard says let's just go out for dinner... and again, I am not sinking as fast anymore. We then go out for frozen yogurt to celebrate Grady's fabulously perfect first two days, and well I love ice cream. Showers are done, lunch is made, bottles are washed and I feel even better. Okay, I can breathe again. Am I crazy? No - well, just a little maybe!
I'm not writing all of this to complain or to tell you my life is any harder than anybody else. I'm just having a little stressed-out and freak-out moment! HA! Let's keep it in perspective... we both have jobs, healthy kiddos (knock on wood), great family and friends, food and a nice house. We are blessed, I AM BLESSED. These are the life choices we've made as well, and at this point, today, I wouldn't have it any other way. (Thanks for letting me vent.) It also helps quite a bit when I get to enjoy these two precious, precious boys...
Moving on...
Grady loves school. He loves his teachers, the kids, etc. Everything basically, right down to his new shoes and backpack! Notice the dinosaurs backpack and lunch box... thanks Gap! Yesterday he cried when I picked him up because he wanted to stay... thanks Goose! He talks non-stop from the moment I pick him up until the moment we get home about his day. The kid has grown up in two days. It's amazing! I am so grateful for his sweet teachers and for all of their efforts to make this a wonderful year for Grady and the other kiddos! I'd also like to add that three different teachers have stopped to tell me what a wonderful little boy I have and how they just loved him and thought he was sweet and smart and funny and polite, and well-mannered. Jeez... that makes a Momma VERY proud!!!
Cole is also loving his day. Have I mentioned before that he is the easiest baby on earth? Ha - just a few times right? Well, Mrs. Stephie adores him and I can tell he feels the same way about her! He comes home happy as a clam each day! He is rolling like crazy now and really pushing up and pulling his legs in... no crawling yet buddy! He also likes to chew on his toes and is trying to hold his own bottle. Tonight he helped me turn the pages in our book before bed. His smile melts my heart.
Well, this will be the craziest next few days so good-bye for a while! Send us happy thoughts... and thanks for listening!
Hang in there, Laura! The beginning of the year is insane. You are a wonderful mother and teacher. I know there were so many families that jumped for joy when they learned Mrs. Fackler was their teacher! Love your sweet blog :).
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