Can’t Stop Thinking About … How Grateful I am That My Kids are Back in School
Today was the first full day of school for my kids. My son, Michael, is in Kindergarten and he had a half-day yesterday. My daughter, Victoria, started her first day of preschool today. After a season of summer camps, outdoor play dates, pool parties, and a host of creative ways to occupy kids, I just can’t stop thinking about how grateful I am that they are back in school.
Is it possible to feel grateful and feel guilty about being grateful at the same time?
Yes, it was gratifying to watch my daughter’s excitement about her first day of school. However, instead of basking in the wonder of how quickly she is growing up, I was thinking about the few hours of time to myself that I was going to get. The countdown to this day began with buying school supplies and school clothes and then attending classroom open houses. I was thrilled beyond words when they were both safely at school and I had a whole two and a half hours before my daughter would be home again. I know it’s not a long time, but today it was a desperately needed moment to myself.
Any one else grateful their kids are back in school? Leave a comment because I’d love to know.
Still thinking,
Sherrin
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Yes, I do feel a little guilty. But, it’s a sweet feeling guilty. It takes the pressure off of ALWAYS having to find productive (and not mind numbing) activities for the kids.
Great post! I can honestly say that there is no guilt here. Just like you, I count down the days. I think they miss it to. It’s a chance to be around their friends everyday.
My kids havn’t started school yet. But oh how I am counting the days. I do actually feel a little guilty, but not enough to feel uncomfortable about it.