I just don't know what to do with myself...

What a week! When thinking about all the emotions, activities, adventures and challenges the song lyrics "I just don't know what to do with myself, I just don't know what to do with myself..." come to mind. The girls and I are still figuring out the schedules that are needed to get everything done and done well. It is the end of the first week and I think we are past the "just don't know what to do with myself" and moved onto "At Last."

Madison still loves riding the bus and going to school... told you, Chad! ;o) Granted it has only been a week, but I am loving her positive attitude none the less.

Hannah is still a pouting little puppy when Madison is not here and Lillian is napping. To the point where on Thursday she told me she wanted to take a nap in her room. SCORE! The thought of two hours of ME time with both the girls napping while Madison was at school was sounding amazing. However, those thoughts and images were crushed and taken away. Hannah schemed the whole thing! She "wanted a nap" so she could keep Lillian up and the two played in the room the entire time! So, mommy had to go supervise the activities. At least they were happy, right? Mind you, that left me with a 14 month old, 3 year old and a 5 year old who were exhausted to the point where bedtime became a HUGE nightmare.

Friday I got "smart." Hannah and I decided to do something fun and out of the ordinary for us and also for Madison. I let Hannah choose and she wanted to make cookies for her and me to eat and for Madison to have the special treat when she got home. SO SWEET! Making the cookies got Hannah out of her funk that she had been in all week, Lillian took a 3 hour nap, my house smells yummy and Madison was THRILLED with the special treat. What a great way to end the first week of school.

I am enjoying these early days in the Fall where the weather is nice and the walk to and from the bus is pleasant since I know it will not be so sunny, warm and comfortable in the months to come.

Finding joy in the little things for my girls makes me smile. AND... each week that goes by is another week closer to Chad being home.