We've been counting down the days until school begins, all summer. One entering 8th grade, he was on the verge of dreading it, but I still saw a twang of excitement left in his eyes. The other, entering 5th grade, still has the "I love school" attitude. He wanted to ride his bike alone this morning, but I wasn't ready to let go until the last possible moment.
Of course I had been counting down the days just like them, in anticipation of all the things I could now accomplish...since this is the first time in many years I have no job, so I can focus my attentions on them when they are home, and on me when they are not.
I have a list of classes I want to sign up for, an art studio I rented so I can have a place to be creative (www.jerseygirlart.blogspot.com) , and it's finally time for be to get back into shape. Biking? Swimming? Running? Triathlon training class? Go back to the gym? Hmmm. ALl seem like fun options.
I also need to get myself organized. Re-fold all the clothes in everyone's drawers. Finish unpacking. (We just moved across the country 5 weeks ago).
Or, I can just meditate, go to lunch with a friend, take a nap, take a shower, get a massage...indulge myself, reward myself, for being such a good mom this summer...keeping my kids entertained, occupied, getting them safely across the country in our mini-van. Don't I deserve it? I think you'll agree the answer is YES! Once I finish the laundry and the dishes from last night....Sigh.
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