School Hangover

First Week of school is almost done, we are on T-minus 4 hours...And we have lift off to the busiest season in the life of a family. Christmas only comes in 2nd.

We all walk around the first week of school glazed over, tired, hungry and don't remember what we have been doing. We promised ourselves that we would be ready. The first week of school would be a breeze. All the clothes are hanging in the closet, paired tops and bottoms, clean socks and shiny new shoes. Hair is cut and lunch boxes are on the counter ready to hit the road. By the end of the 1st day we have done it and even had a hot dinner on the table. Signed the papers from the teachers and go to bed saying a little prayer of thanks for the start of the 1st week. BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP

THAT IS A SOUND OF THAT GIANT TRUCK BACKING UP OVER YOU

So here is the reality of the first week of school

• Alarm sounds- you stretch and yawn. Wow it is a great morning, wait what is that, oh how sweet your hubby has already go up and started the coffee--S.W.A.K xoxo
• Man the kids look angelic this morning. "Hey kiddos how was dream land? You look rested, give me a snuggle and we will go have a extra special breakfast" kiss on the head.
• THAT'S right mommy made Back 2 School pancakes who wants one shaped like an apple or a little boy sitting at his desk- no it was not any trouble at all!
• Teeth are brushed, hair is combed and even the beds are made.
• Oh my goodness we are 10 MINUTES EARLY!! let's all stand by the tree in the front yard and take pictures.
• Off to school and hugs goodbye.
• After school snacks- applesauce and cheese stick
• Hearing about how great the 1st day is.
• Dinner as a family with something that everyone loves and look mom made dessert!! Yeah Mommy
• Bedtime and everything is good...

5th Day of School

• CRAP I totally forgot to set my alarm why didn't you set yours?
• KIDS get out of bed now we are late. Get downstairs now and get breakfast.
• NO I am not making oatmeal do you honestly think I have time to do that right now? NO eat the cereal.
• I told you two to clean out your lunch boxes- they stink
• Don't care if you don't like school lunch, unless you want to wake up earlier and make it yourself
• Yes, I know I am late picking you up I also had to go to another school and pick up your brother, go grocery shopping, make 10,000 copies for the school, buy a back to school present for your teacher, get all that additional supplies you need, and I forgot the milk.
• You seriously want me to make dinner? Are you kidding have a PB&J.
• You all better be on your best behavior and help out because next week we start, soccer, baseball, dance, art, music, church night, running club and cooking class
• AND THAT IS ALL JUST MONDAY!

So no matter how your week started or ended just know that all us mom are in this constant state of "School Hangover" together for the next 9 months...