So today is the fisrt day of back to school, Spaceman (my 6 year old son) is in Gr.1, and Roonie (9 year old step-daughter) is in Gr. 4, where the heck did the time go? I still have one at home though, so I still feel useful around the house. Hunny (my 4 year old daughter) is begging me for "school", and ballet. So this morning we went to the recreation office and signed her up for a Monday morning 9:30-11 fun class, and ballet. Spaceman is going to try out floor hockey, I decided for him, hope he likes it. I came to the realization today that the kids need to be in organized sports. For the energy outlet, and for the bonds that they will develop in high school through sports. I gave up sports at 12, I danced, but didn't play on any teams at school, and I now regret that. So I will try to send my kids off in that direction...who know's if it'll work? At least I can say I tried.
The kids are only in for 1/2 a day today so we are going for a special first day of school lunch, I already spent $120 on the classes, $130 on clothing for the fall, what's another $30 for lunch? But now it's time to reel in the spending, MJB just got paid on friday, gotta make it last! Speaking of MJB, my hubby, he's working out of town again, 4 hours away, for like the millionth week it seems. I'm either going to end up insane or an alcoholic by the end of his contract there!
The kids walk all over me, not that I don't try to dicipline, they just don't take me seriously enough. If I spank they think I'm mean, if I'm nice they never quit the bad behaviour, time outs always lead to a spank anyway, what is a Mom supposed to do? Drink. That's right I said it. At the end of the day, when the kids are asleep, find a quiet place, do what you love, TV, computer, crafts, whatever. Grab yourself a glass of wine, like me, or if you are not a wino go for a hot cup of tea, or a diet soda, anything, just as long as you soak up that quiet time, remember the feeling of calm...'cause you're going to need it tomorrow.
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