TGIF! The week was really good but I just could not shake off a sense of overwhelm. And that was not due to lack of preparation on our part!! T and I worked as a team to communicate with schools, get aftercare, get groceries, cook, clean, make lunches, etc. I was also prepared at work: lessons, handouts, on top of email, etc.
And yet I felt like my brain was going in five different directions. Kindergarten drop off was a s**t show since it was really disorganized. Pick up was just as bad. Thankfully T is at home this week so it was less stress. Guess what? Next week he is away for the whole week.
New schools! L to kindergarten! R- to preschool! Same school district, two different schools.
When I asked kids how their first day went… L: “we read and wrote all day”. sounds good to me. R: “so and so wasn’t sharing, so I smacked them, they smacked me back, and then we sat and cried together.” 😂
The biggest thing I think I may be overwhelmed about are the new schools. Routines are pretty set. Morning: up, get dressed (both schools use uniforms), kasha for breakfast, butt in seat, drop off. Evening: pickup, snack, play, quality time, showers, pajamas, teeth, books and songs. Light out at 7:30 the latest.
I am babbling and trying to make myself feel better. This weekend I need to do something to help me crawl out of overwhelm. So I’m just gonna go read my book and leave with this picture full of love.
Mom of Children 