Summer ends today and so does life as normal.
Life as normal for over 10 years has included kid(s) under my supervision 24/7.
When we registered Rhett for Kindergarten last year, it dawned on me that 3 days a week* I would be FREE.
*I partially homeschool. The kids go to school on MWF and on TTh the education is up to me.
FREE!
Free to run to Target without stopping by the toy aisle.
Free to take a phone call without pre-answering shushing.
Free to pee alone.
Glory, glory…hallelujah.
I have spent hours dreaming of completed to-do lists, world record breaking efficiency and a house with Legos contained to one room.
Tonight I am standing on the edge of the promised land.
The backpacks are packed.
The uniforms laid out.
Thoughts of quiet conference calls dance in my head.
I will clean my closet!
I will make dinner!
I will blog!
Oh, what a day tomorrow will be!
Tomorrow, in the quiet of the morning, I think I will search for an exercise class. Probably group yoga where I can stop by clad in yoga attire after dropping the kids off at school. I will be so physically fit.
Tomorrow, in the quiet of the morning, I think I will make a schedule. Probably something I can sync with my computer and phone allowing me access to information from anywhere I decide to roam unencumbered. I will be so organized.
Tomorrow, in the quiet of the morning, I think I will think of something fun to do. Probably something I haven’t done in awhile and I will look down to see if Rhett wants to go with me, but he won’t be there.
I will be so lonely.
You are going to miss that little sweetie — but it is so worth it! Congratulations and have a wonderful day!
EXACTLY!!!!
Gen started school last week after homeschooling full time for 3 years. While I, theoretically, have so much time on my hands and- as you’ve said- so much freedom, It’s so quiet and lonely…
We should do lunch Friday. Without kids. Perfect, its a date.
The loneliness takes awhile to kick in for me. Usually until November. It takes me from mid-Aug to early Nov to get caught up with everything that needed done & didn’t get done over the summer. Once I get through my to do list though the house is too quiet.
Fortunately Thanksgiving break occurs not long after.
It is going to be hard for me next Tuesday when JDaniel starts preschool. I will be missing my shadow.
I can’t even imagine. We’re 4 years behind you, so I have time to prepare myself by living vicariously through you.
I want to say it will be SO awesome, but I totally understand where you’re coming from. xo
Wow! Time flies! I still remembervwhen he was 10 months old and drinking bottles…seems like just last week. I’m excited for him though, I know he’s gonna have a blast 🙂
aww, this is so sweet. And I so understand the wonderful expectations of what you can fill your time with! All that can get done…and then the sadness of little time being over. I am already planning for 2 years from now. HUGS.
You will not be lonely…repeat after me…
I’m sending my 4th off to kindergarten tomorrow. Obviously I have done this three times already. And I’ll still have two at home. But something about sending this one to school is killing me! He has been my buddy for so long and I just can’t imagine my day without him. But he can’t wait and is so ready.