Back to early bedtime.
Back to forms to fill out.
Back to wishing I could pick him up every day.
Back to feeling like I can't keep up with it all.
Back to "where in the world did you hear that word?"
Back to "... NO FAIR! So-and-so's Mom lets HIM watch it..."
Back to him rolling his eyes when I ask about his day.
Back to "Mommy, we had cupcakes today and I didn't get to have one. NO FAIR!"
Back to amazing art work.
Back to handsomeness on school picture day.
Back to "Hurry up, honey, or you're going to be tardy!"
Back to laying out clothes the night before.
Back to "Sarah, can we carpool tomorrow... Jeff's got an early meeting."
Back to packing egg-free, peanut-free snacks for class parties.
Back to PTA meetings.
Back to newsletters.
Back to the allergist for paperwork and more paperwork.
Back to having trouble finding 15 minutes per night to read to my son.
Back to calls from the school nurse when his face is red or lips are swelling.
Back to a sweaty red-faced boy who doesn't think he needs a bath.
Back to adorable writing samples.
Back to wishing I could protect him from embarrassment or hurt feelings.
Back to rinsing out Tupperware every day.
Back to Scobee Shirt needs to be clean every Friday.
Back to Library Book due back every Tuesday.
Back to Blue Folder goes home every other week.
Back to Yellow Folder goes home every week.
Back to Reading Logs go home daily.
Back to Homework goes home Monday and comes back Friday.
Back to Field trip permission slips and sack lunches.
Back to Teacher Appreciation gift... Christmas gift... Valentine's Day gift... Birthday gift...
Back to early dismissals causing work dilemmas.
Back to "Where the time has gone?"
Back to wondering how I can ever manage it all.
Back to wishing I could be home.
Back to my knees to pray about what to do next.
Something's gotta give.
3 comments:
I hear ya, but most of those don't apply to me anymore even though I do have to listen to high school drama! Let's get it started and see where we can help each other as family. It DOES take a village, a neighborhood and family to raise our kiddos.
Aunt Mel
I'm scared....
And teacher birthday gift- people buy their teacher a bday gift?
Good luck finding what works best for y'alls family. Sending prayers your way. :)
Do your best to focus on the amazing art work, adorable writing samples and the amazement at how much he is learning.
Ask for help when you can, say no when you can and don't beat yourself up mentally about it all.
Praying for God to give you strength, guidance, energy and patience.
You are an amazing mom and the fact that this is all weighing on your mind and heart is proof of that.
Call when you need to and let's schedule a lunch soon.
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