I got a glimpse on Tuesday about what life will be like when everyone gets to be school age and how quiet my house can really be. Eli started preschool and Eden headed into the first grade this past Tuesday. First off, let me say my kids were cute and so ready for school to start. Thank you Grandma Thompson for some back-to- school clothes and supplies. Eden loved her teacher, classmates, etc. Eli goes in the afternoon from 11:45-2:45. He loved it and only cried when I had to pick him up and he was upset he could not ride a bus home. To be honest the special needs students serviced by the school are the only Pre-K kids that can ride a bus. That is hard to explain to a 4 year old....I attempted and all Eli could say was that he was special too. :) So anyways, I'm regressing.....On Day 1, I actually made it home and Tobe had his nap for 2 1/2 hours of the 3 hours. Oh JOY! I cleaned and enjoyed it, because no one was interrupting me. Now I just need to make sure that I do not overcommit myself every day and miss out on my 3 hours---because the first week I only was able to have that quiet time one day out of the four. Week 1 down, lots more to go. I do look forward to a few lunches with Chris and the church staff w/ only 1 kid to worry about, a few playdates w/ less stress, and just some one on one time with Tobe. But I surely did enjoy those 2 hours!
