Back to school!

Today was the first day of school for us. Liz was excited to see all of her friends. Brandon, on the other hand was not so thrilled about the idea of having to get up early and go back to school. He has a hard time socializing and is sometimes bullied so, I know it is hard for him. Thank goodness he is so open about what goes on at school. I got to play with the two little ones today and that was nice. My days seem so crazy all the time that I forget the little stuff, like chasing my 3 year old around the house and playing hide-n-seek. A friend of mine told me recently that things are not always like this and life does slow down. It was great advice and I took it to heart, not like I've never heard it before, it just hit home this time. I wonder why things have to be so crazy now when you really want things to slow down. Why not be able to take life in and enjoy while your little ones are still little and have the crazy busy days when I retire and have nothing to do with myself. Days seem so mundane and the time flies by. Kids grow up and parents wish their kids would have done things different. Not me I just worry about time slipping by and I didn't take the opportunity to teach my children all I want to teach them before realising them into this crazy world. I only hope I have armored them with the knowledge and courage that will bring them happiness in their adult lives, what ever they do with themselves. My goal for this school year is to take things slow. Everything does not have to be done today. There will be other days. That is hard for me to say because I like to be doing things. I just need to prioritize what is truly important today. I can't remember the last time I read my kids a story book. They use to love that so much. My kids are known in school for their many reading voices and having excitement in their voices when they read. What was once an everyday blessing has now vanished because I don't think I have enough time. Note to myself: Try to find joy in the everyday things and really get to know my kids better, before they no longer want to share things with me. I know this can be a great school year for all of us. I even plan on learning new things. My son is now in the fifth grade. I am anxious to find out if I truly am smarter than a fifth grader. He has informed me that he has grandma Daniece on speed dial. If I can not help him with his homework he knows she can because, she is, in his words "wicked smart". To all a great school year and if you don't have kids take time for yourself. Learn something new and embrace the days that are quickly flying by in your life. Liz and Brandon going to school.
What a foggy morning.