I am usually as happy as the next parent to see September arrive and see the school year begin. This year is very different though. We had so much fun this summer. We took a week long vacation, just the three of us for a full week. This is the first time they have been old enough for me to feel comfortable doing this and it was so worth it. We went to the Upper Penninsula of Michigan and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and ice cold waters. We also enjoyed the very relaxed schedule summer offers. We stayed out late, we slept late and we just thoroughly enjoyed the fact that we weren’t trying to beat a bell everyday.
I feel like these past few months I was truly able to “enjoy” and even “relish” in being a mommy and this is the first time in a long, long time I have been able to say that. Red is 10 now and Hively will be 8 in a couple weeks. I am really enjoying these ages. They are independent enough to be helpful and reliable but not old enough yet to be smart mouthed, rebelious teens. Don’t get me wrong, Red has started some pre-teen behavior, but for the most part, this time with them has been the best so far.
Other reasons, I hate the school year…homework. I am hoing we get blessed with helpful, communicative teachers this year. I am more than willing to do homework with my kids but not hours a night during these elementary years. Also, I am willing to assist as long as detailed instructions are sent home because there is nothing worse than having a child cry that they don’t know how to do an assignment that you have no clue how to do either.
Then the end of summer, signifies the closely approching winter months. Y’all know how hard winter was for me during the 2007 Snowfest we were given here in Michigan. I am so scared by this fact, and what I had to live through, that I am sadder than ever to say goodbye to summer.
So say a prayer for this single mama that the 2008-2009 school year will be kind to us. And in return, I will absolutely do the same for you and your children.
Prayers for a great year coming your way!!