Wednesday, August 12, 2009

It's that time of year...

This handsome young man headed off to 5th grade with a happy smile but not before he gave me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. I'm grateful he is not embarrassed by his mom. His cheerful wave good bye was full of confidence.

And here is my 1st grader...all rested up after a wonderful night's sleep under the sweet influence of magic confetti.

And we got to school and found his spot to line up long before anyone else showed up.

Cooper has been asking for about a month now, just what I'd do without him at home with me. He was happy to offer suggestions like: go visit your friends, go on your blog, and my personal fave ~ do a craft. He's funny.
But this was a tough day for me.
I didn't go visit a friend.
I didn't go on my blog.
And I didn't do a craft.
I just sat in my quiet house and did a lot of pondering and wishing I could make a phone call to a number I have memorized but knew the voice that I wanted to hear would not pick up.
Yeah...it was a tough day.
But at 2:50 in the afternoon I walked outside to this happy sight...

They both came home with lots of happy things to report.

It all got better from this point on.

6 comments:

Mendy said...

I'm in the same boat as you. I don't know what to do with myself! Kids is all I've done for the past 12 years so all this silence is eating me up. Maybe we should go do lunch together! We both have the time! :)

LaNae said...

I hate when school starts!! What handsome boys!

Kelly & Jamie said...

Aw my cute little cousins! i can not believe how fast they grow up! I love you all!

&D designs said...

I felt the same way all day too! I missed my kids - I love having them home.

Unknown said...

Enjoy every minute of your life. very interesting to read ....thanks for giving this kind of blogs,thanks...
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Collette said...

So so sweet. I love those boys.