It is days like today, that I realize this little blog space of mine is really for me and although I invite and welcome you all here to follow along, I need this space for me. Dropped the kids off minutes ago for the first day of a new school year, watched my baby go over the top excited into kindergarten, went back out to the car and thought, so now what? I have been looking forward to having time to myself for 7 years but, really? What do you do? I guess find Amy the person again for a few hours a day instead of Amy the mommy 24/7. But, I loved being Amy the mommy. Kind of sad and tired. Please lord do not let me fall into the trap of trying to catch up on 7 years of sleep all day! Cause I could easily see that happening. LOL!
Oh trust me, I have plans, big big plans, I am just feeling an identity crisis at the moment I guess. Jason will be home in 8 days, for a long break so, I guess we can stare at each other from across the room for part of the day, with that glazed over, "what the heck are we supposed to do now" look in our eyes but, until then, how do you "find yourself" again for part of the day?
We shall see I guess.
Here are the Coonkids (sorry so small I will have the real ones up shortly), overjoyed and excited to get back to school. They both love it! Mostly for the social aspect, but thats ok. I guess I did my job right, huh? Two happy, excited, healthy, adventurous kids that I can take a little bit of claim for!
Good Luck Coonkids!!
I love you.
Remember the evenings and weekends are still MOMMY'S!!!
It was super hard for me when mine went off to school! I started working out 2 hours every morning! so there is always that! or scrapbook! though I could never sit and do that. OR do all the mommy chores so you don't have to do them when the kiddos are home!!!!
I am homeschooling now, we started in 4th and 5th grade, last year, so now I have them HOME all day and wish for a break somedays!
have a great day!
hugs to YOU!
tara
Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | 08/17/2011 at 09:02 AM
This is truly an exciting time for you....I remember it well. Wow, you are already doing amazing things now, Amy! With a few extra hours a day, imagine the possibilities. Remember to take time to do whatever you like! Best Wishes to the entire Coon family!!
Posted by: Renee J. | 08/17/2011 at 09:06 AM
Mine started at another new school this year. I've still got one home with me most of the time, but I totally hear what you're saying. It's so so hard to imagine the house without his sound effects and constant prattling on!! Sigh.
I bet you're gonna grow to LOVE it!!!
Posted by: Courtney Walsh | 08/18/2011 at 03:22 PM
Hi Courtney,
I have been wanting to connect with you and pick your brain about some things. If you get a minute let me know.
Amy
Posted by: Amy Coon | 08/18/2011 at 05:06 PM