I’m a little late posting our 1st day of school photos because I had a VERY, VERY busy day… OH SO busy.
It started bright and early. After a summer of sleeping-in late, my alarm went off way too early. It was a struggle, but I got the kids up, made breakfast, gave kisses, and got them off on their buses. It was the 1st day of 7th grade for my sweet girl, and the 1st day of 4th grade for my handsome little guy.
I waved goodbye, blowing air kisses to the bus window. And as I slowly walked back into my house I realized….. I’M ALONE. ALONE! ALONE??? No kids bickering. No one yelling that the other was chewing too loud, or making weird faces, or farting too loud. I almost can’t believe it. I’m ALONE! And it’s QUIET!
I wasn’t sure what to do, so I sat and enjoyed a cup of tea, all by myself. ☕ Ahhhhhh! Sweet, blissful QUIET.
But THEN… a half hour later I was bored. It was too quiet. So I thought about what I could do, and I decided to finally cash in a gift card I had gotten for a massage. Not just any massage, but a “stress-relief massage”! WHOO HOOO! What better day to use it than the 1st day of school (I mean, come on… after the entire summer home with two children, who both chose to spend the summer annoying each other… I deserve a little stress-relief, right?)
So I had an amazing massage… I felt like jello. So relaxed. I then met a friend for lunch and we “cheers’ed” to school starting. I then spent the afternoon finishing a book I started way too long ago… because my house was quiet. Like
CRAP!
Once I realized how quiet the house was, I felt sad. I realized I actually missed the little tyrants who made my summer so stressful. I actually wished they were home with me. How could I miss them even more than I enjoyed the quiet, stress-free silence??? That’s not possible.
BUT… it was. The truth was I missed them. I HATE the fighting, I HATE the whining, I HATE the complaining, but I LOVE them.
So I decided to text my daughter – kissy face emojis. Lots of them. I told her I couldn’t wait until she got home. As you can probably guess, her reply was less-then-enthusiastic. Apparently, she didn’t have the same epiphany as me!
But my epiphany was enough for all of us… it’s SIMPLE:
Life isn’t about it always being quiet. Or about always feeling stress-free. Or about having time alone.
So what’s it’s all about?
Life is about LOVE. LOVING your family and your friends.
Love it my friend!!! it is always mixed feelings. You need a break but then you miss them!!! I go through it all the time. Loved the article!!! Love you!!!
So true!!!! I couldn’t wait for school to start, then I missed them the minute they left!!! Love u too!
My favorite is 1/2 day school. You get a little break but still get lots of time with them.
I agree! Some “me” time, but also more time to hang out with the kids…