Today marked the first day back to school for my kids. And did I have a crazy morning.
It wasn't the kids' fault (sometimes it is because one of them has to sneak in a computer game before breakfast or they argue or they don't want to wake up). This time I never set my alarm, and this old body was tired from a busy Monday.
The excitement of the kids coming back yesterday made for a crazy - and tiring - evening. We left for dinner around 5 p.m., but didn't get home until 8 p.m. The one quick stop after dinner turned into three. And I never got to my original place (I wanted to stop into Target).
At home, the talking about the visit with grandma and grandpa continued. And we played a few games. Then it was off to bed at 8:30 p.m., as always...but the kids couldn't exactly go asleep. I crashed with my daughter. She kept talking and I was up since 5 a.m., so I fell asleep. I didn't intend to, otherwise I would have set her alarm.
The morning was frantic as we tried to beat the tardy bell. We did. Barely. I dropped off the kids with a minute to go, and they ran through the courtyard to class. At least I didn't just drive away and forget to pay for their lunch accounts.
It's hard getting into back-to-school mode, especially after 2 1/2 weeks off. But at least I know that tomorrow will be better. I'll sleep in my own room tonight and set my alarm.
Arizona Moms Editor Yvette Armendariz shares stories about raising her kids and tips for busy parents in her Time-starved (goddess) Mom blog. She and her husband are raising two children, ages 8 and 11.
I hear you on this one. We
I hear you on this one. We are having a hard time getting back into the swing of things, too! Although I like the schedule, the relaxed days of winter break sure were nice!
Debbie Akers, a northeast Phoenix mom of three young sons, is a member of the Arizona Republic's Parent Advisory Panel.