Back to school

The day has arrived.  Who knew 6 and a half years ago that this day would get here?  The day that my gaggle of children are in school ALL day.  I have a flooding of mixed emotions.  A week ago I scheduled a "Back to school celebration for Mamas."  I was at my wits end and was so ready for them to be back in school and away from each other and all of the bickering.  I needed some girl time and something to look forward to!

This morning I was feeling the same way.  We were all ready and happy for school to start.  They laughed at the idea of me throwing a party when they returned to school.  I told them I would be here crying all day and missing them terribly.  They giggled and responded with a, "Yeah, right!"

My friends arrived, we ate, chatted, made mimosas and chatted more, until 12.  I cleaned up, went on a bike ride and came home to a quiet house.  It was almost eery.  I caught up on more chores, and got to work on this neglected blog.  Throughout the day, I kept pausing, looking around, waiting, for a sound, for a crash, for a giggle, a scream, fighting words, nothing.  It was weird.  I think I can get used to it, but wow, what a milestone! 

I promised the girls that I would be out at the bus stop waiting for them, and I was.  I was anxious to see them and hear about their days.  All three bounded off the bus with huge smiles.  All is right in the world,  they are going to be just fine.  All of their teachers are wonderful, I just can't believe I am handing off all of my babies to these wonderful ladies, who are going to influence them just as much, or more than Kent and me.