First Day of School and a Milestone

I have a ton of catch up posts to do, but for now I am just going to do the obligatory First Day of School.

I have reached a milestone. Every single one of my children is in school all day. That means I am by myself from 9 to 3. Let's just say I am both happy and a little confused. Although I have yet to have a full week of no kid watching in the day -- I babysat one day and one day I had a sick daughter, it is an interesting place to be in my life. The first time in 13 years.

Last month I was ready to give up my magazine. It was driving me crazy trying to pull it off with kids at home all summer. Now I am extremely grateful I have this project to keep my days full. I am ready to give it my all and go to work every day at 9 a.m. I am afraid I would be a little lost without it. Yes I would find projects without the mag. I would organize my house, work on my yard, can food and clean my house. But then what? No one has ever accused me of being a born housekeeper. Even my own mother knows I need an outside project. Therefore, I have grown grateful. I feel like I have something to focus on. I was prepared for this new change in my life. And although sometimes I feel a little awkward without my Lia next to me. I am too busy to be extremely sad about it. Plus they are all so happy to be back in school.

Isaac goes into 8th grade. He decided to go to Canyon View Middle instead of Gateway and has been so happy. I love this shirt he is wearing. It totally reflects his personality.

Becca goes into 4th grade. She was just plain giddy to be starting school again.

She made me take a pic of her hairdo. This is her current favorite hairdo. She is really into her hair being just right every day.

Lia started first grade. She is excited to eat lunch at school. Aside from a few really tired days, so far she has loved it and already made new friends.