I have to admit, I’m a bit unconventional and I sit a bit apart from the pack. Last night, tucking my oldest into bed, I was struck by how much he’s grown. Today is his last day of kindergarten. Most moms get teary when they send the kid off to school, but not me. Maybe it’s because his school was a half day kindergarten, but I suspect it’s more because this is the last day I have more children at home with me than off at school.
Because our oldest is only about 16 months older than our twins, in a few short months, I’ll be sending the majority of my children off on that yellow bus each morning, and only keeping one at home. Honestly, that thought terrifies me a bit, because I actually feel like I have conquered being a preschool mom. I’ve got it down pat, and now it’s changing on me. This year has been like an audition really, but the big production starts in August. That’s when the talk changes from diapers and toys to carpools and athletic practices. It marks a new chapter in our family’s voyage.
Today is also my 9th wedding anniversary, although it seems we’ve lived a few lifetimes in the last few years. Guess that’s what parenting boot camp does to you. [Parenting boot camp: (def.) n. Four children in 40 months' time] And did I mention it’s a dreary, looks like rain kind of day here in St. Louis. That never helps the crying feeling!
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Being a mom is such a beautiful thing. My son is about to turn two and I am kind of weepy about it.
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