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At the beginning of each school year, I have these great schedule expectations!

They go something like this – I will not over-commit myself; I will be purposeful each day to reduce the seemingly constant rushing from one thing to the next; and I will count my blessings with a thankful heart (translated – no whining, grumbling or complaining!).

Today is school day #6. Hmmmm………..well, there’s always tomorrow!

Something I am so thankful for this school year (hectic though it is) is time with my youngest.

He is attending an afternoon kindergarten which means we have mornings together. We’ve already established a routine of sorts, mostly dictated by him, as I really just want to enjoy time with him doing what he enjoys doing.

This is often easier said then done because I do see the very high pile of items that need my attention – papers and clothes – as well as the endless dirt bunnies and dishes. I did “relocate” CandyLand (bad mom!) as I can only handle about 2 games a week.

My youngest and I take his older brother to school first thing in the morning. We then come back home and head out to the trampoline. My youngest loves the trampoline and over the summer he learned how to do flips.

Most of our trampoline time involves him showing off his jumping and flipping prowess. My job is to simply keep jumping (so he can jump/flip even higher). Yesterday, however, he was wanting me to do a flip. In reply, I stumbled over my words about being out-of-shape, not wanting to hurt myself, etc. He promptly said something about old people not doing flips. I’m adding his little commentary so that you have foreknowledge should there be a prolonged blog absence…

My youngest and I also enjoy lunch together – I so love sitting across the table and looking at this face!

We also read together. He enjoys the Great Search books…he loves being the first to spot a hidden creature!

I’ll enjoy these mornings as I continue to work on that schedule!

Have a great Wednesday!