As I log on and get all excited to check this morning's blog's I am interrupted with, "mom, she's making faces at me!" and other annoying yet somewhat humorous (only b/c I remember doing things like this to my sister) chatter coming from the bedroom. I have to chuckle as the both come running to my side with each of their own unique explanation as to why they are fighting...again! Keep in mind it was 6:30am when all of this started. Thank you God for the teachers at the girls' school......give them guidance and paitence.

My next attempt is closer to lunch time after having finished several loads of the endless laundry that somehow piles up through the week. Again interrupted but this time by my husband who calls to ask me to a "lunch date". How can I turn this down?! I so enjoy our lunch dates, I feel like we are dating again but this time I have no pressure or stress related with dating.....just a nice lunch....how is your day....loveyoubye sort of date.

I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the demands put upon me by myself, family, and society in general. I feel like I need to "do the right thing" by staying at home with my kids and on the other hand I have become greedy and feel the need to work outside of the home to better provide for my children (and myself and husband of course). Not that my kids are even home anymore, they are both in school all day now. I work the aftercare program so I am with them for a few hours and make a few dollars too. Sometimes just doesn't seem like enough.

I see other families who look like they are doing well and come to find out they are in the midst of a separation or financial dispair....maybe they just play the part of "happy family" better than others. I want to BE the happy family.....not just play the part. Any suggestions from other moms struggling with the same is most appreciated.

So much to write and so much else I need to be doing. Have a wonderful day and remember.....only you can prevent forest fires!!!! : ) You gotta love Smokey the Bear!!

Ahh, the first day of school. I tried hard to remember back that far but never was there a time I felt so comfortable and confident than it seems my children are. My oldest daughter is in third grade and little sister is next and in first grade. I am glad that they didn't carry on as if they were attached to their mother at the hip......you laugh....there are some like that. My girls have always showed enthusiasm and at the same time a bit of nervousness. They are so eager to learn and jump at the chance to make new friends.
Those things that bring back memories for me are the smell of 'never been used' crayons. That is something I think we can all relate to. And having a new backpack/lunchbox, although now-a-days they are called lunch kits/lunch sacks. My daughters correct me every time I ask about their lunchboxes. They are not boxes, they are similar to a book bag but with extra reinforcements so as to not smoosh the sammich!! I am surprised any of us made it through school what with the metal lunchboxes with sharp edges, and scissors...sharp ones not the blunt tip, and the lack of a cellphone. I am amazed at the amount of 3rd graders who have cell phones. Where are on earth are these kids going/doing that they need a cellphone!! I had to beg for days to be able to use the phone at home.....you know....the one with the cord....attached tot he wall so that everyone in the room could hear the conversation. Good thing we didn't have anything earth-shattering to report or else the entire family would hear about it!
I sure miss "the good ole days" however am glad to have the opportunity to raise my daughters and I think with a strong backbone and some common sense; in addition to the education they receive at home and in school my children will turn out to be just fine. ; )

We think of all we have accomplished and what we did or did not get done in a day.....instead just think of how many peoples lives you touched today without even knowing.