Saved by the Bell

Don't get me wrong, I love the whirlwind of summer - complete with crazy kids, fun adventures, water, crazy kids, late nights, popsicles, mini vacations...and of course, CRAZY KIDS!!! However, school starting always brings the routine and calm (a small bit) that is so desperately needed by August's end.

This year, Elise is in 4th grade, Ian is in 1st and Connor is starting preschool. What does that mean for mom? Well, in a nutshell, it means that for the first time in YEARS, I actually have a little bit of time all to myself. Granted, it's only 2.5 hours, two days a week, but I'll take it. What will I do with all of this alone time, you ask? Well, I thought, maybe...I would build a house, cure an illness, write a novel... Yeah, you're right - I probably don't have enough time for all of that.

Maybe I will simply sit...and stare...and breathe... :)