1st Day of School

Yesterday was the first day of school. The kids were so excited. We spend most of Sunday evening trying on new school clothes, looking for the perfect first day outfit. Although I always wear a happy, brave face - the first day of school makes me sad. I'm one of those nutty moms, I guess. I enjoy the company of my children. I hear so many moms talking about how they can't wait for school to start, they are sooo ready for their kids to get back to school. I am lonely when they are gone. Especially now that I am not working any more.

Don't get me wrong, I am thoroughly grateful to be home for a bit. I spent the last 2 years working for the Health and Human Services Commission - Food Stamp Office. Ugh! What a sulfur pit. I still have nightmares that it's time to get up and go back to the mines.

So, at least for the time being, I am home. Home is really where I want to be, if I had my druthers. I enjoy being here when the kids get home. I enjoy cleaning up while they are gone and planning meals. I will never enjoy laundry. But, for the most part I love being a SAHM.

But I do miss the kids. I was excited to see them after school yesterday. I could not wait to hear all about their day. I bombarded them with questions in the car on the way home. Where all of your friends excited to see you? Did they like your outfits? Did you have trouble opening your locker? (to my son - 1st day of junior high!)

It all went well. I'm glad. I look forward to football season. We will spend all of our Friday nights at the stadium up the street watching the Burkburnett Bulldogs, fight, fight, fight!
I'll buy the girls great big homecoming mums this year - with lots of streamers and bells and trinkets. Heck, I may even buy one for me. I'll buy the boys mum garters to wear around their arms.

Before you know it, it will be halloween. Dawn and Kim have a HUGE halloween party. We start with chili and games at Dawn's and then hay ride over to Kim's for a haunted house and bonfire. I love small town life.

Next will come Thanksgiving. A trip to my mom's in Dallas. The BIG Black Friday Christmas shopping trip. Just the girls. My mom, myself, my sister, my sister-in-law. Set the alarm for 3:00 am. Hit the stores by 5:00. Done by noon and off to ElFenix for enchiladas.

Christmas will sneak up on us, it always does. Back to mom's. Tons of gifts, family, food, love. I love Christmas.

Valentine's day! My favorite! CHOCOLATE! FLOWERS! Cute t-shirts for the girls. Presents to buy for the boy's girlfriends.

Spring Break! We always just hang out. Glad for some down time.

Last day of school!

Wow this year will fly by.

I still miss the kids today, though.