First Day of School

I spent yesterday afternoon labeling and packing the backpacks in anticipation for the big send-off this morning.  I took the day off work and envisioned the freedom and anticipated all the tasks I would get done without a single soul in the house but myself for 8 hours... oh the possibilities! apparently I wished a little too hard for a day without children.  

the boys both developed fevers last night and I knew I couldn't send them off to enjoy a new school year.

The bags will wait for one more day,

             Absentee #1 enjoying a breakfast of crackers

Absentee #2 partaking in his breakfast of crackers too

And here is the kindergartner who didn't think she could make it through the first day of school without her big brother in the classroom next door.  Tears were shed last night when it was announced the boys would miss the first day of school and again this morning as she doubted her ability to make it without DJ.  She clung to me as I hugged her good-bye in her classroom and once more pleaded for my company.



She sailed through the first short day and I now have a house full of children.  This life as a mother has taught me that my plans are often subject to change and I'm just happy to have one last day of vacation to enjoy. Thankfully the boys appear to be over the worst of the bug and we'll pray and hope for better health tomorrow.
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  1. Amanda JeanAugust 23, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    Isn't that the truth? Life as a mother is always subject to change! I have been there! hope your cute little guys are well and that they enjoy their first day of school tomorrow.

    Do you have your sewing project picked out for Friday yet?;)

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