That sound you hear is the collective sigh of relief from all the stay at home moms. It's finally August, which means school is right around the corner. It's been a long-very long- summer of cleaning up messes, refereeing fights, and entertaining the masses. There have been numerous breakdowns- mine as well as the kids'. Not to mention I was in school this summer, which was something I originally did not intend to do. It wasn't too rigorous, but it was still a weekly commitment that added to the stress in the household. I'm happy to say that I completed the Nursing Assistant course and am awaiting a test date assigment so that I can officially become certified to wipe butts, give baths, and feed people (things I've been doing for 9 years now, I might add).
This Sunday, we're going to the beach for a week, so I'm about to be relieved of my daytime single parent duties, well for 2 of them. The baby will still be with me- just the 2 of us, which I think she prefers. While I'm looking forward to the break, it comes with some sadness. My middle child is entering Kindergarten. She and Sophie have been the gruesome twosome at home with me for more than a year, and she has suprised me with how caring and protective she can be. There is this amazing side to Victoria that Sophie has brought out, and I'm grateful that I had this year with her to really get to know her and see her potential. I have no doubts that she will flourish in Kindergarten, as she is my little social butterfly. I will miss her terribly, though, and the house will be strangely quiet, since she is definitely the loudest member of our clan.
I am excited for Victoria to be joining her brother, since they will be in the same school. He's excited to show her around and walk her to her class. It will be a nice change from annoying older to brother to protective companion. I am currently listening to them argue over a video game, which has been a recurring theme this summer, so the time apart will do them (and me) wonders.
Before we go to the beach and take 80 bajillion more pictures, I need to unload the ones I've already taken this summer. Enjoy.
