Mom, uninterrupted.
Today is Nolan’s first day of Kindergarten, and so I have been enjoying a day of quiet uninterrupted cleaning, work and music listening. I have loved toting around town with my little man all summer, and soaking up all the goodness summer has to offer with him by my side, but MAN what a thoroughly enjoyable time is to be had when he is at school for several hours every day! Last year, towards the end of his first (and only) year at preschool I had started to take the peace and quiet and therefor extremely productive days for granted. I did not realize this until summer started, and preschool ended. I vow now to NEVER take this for granted again.
Other than the peace and quiet (did I mention this already?) I also really enjoy the days that Nolan goes to school because 1- Nolan L.O.V.E.S school. He loves the attention, the activities, the kids, the teachers, the play time, the learning, the reading, and whatever else he comes across during his school day. So it’s obviously a much more stimulating place for him compared to at home where I only have limited attention, energy, and time for such exciting things. And 2- By the time he comes home I always feel like I can be so much of a better rested, focussed, and not-yet worn down mommy to him. And that feels good.
So what have I been doing with my (uninterrupted ) time today? Before Greg even came back from dropping Nolan off I had cleaned the kitchen, picked of all of the 200 toys around the house, and made both beds! Then I was able to go straight into work (WOW), got orders ready to ship, made a special order, took pictures of all the new vintage wallpaper earrings, edited every single one of them, listed a few on Etsy (more to be added later), added songs onto my play lists, got to spend a few minutes on facebook, and here I am now, I even have time to update my blog before Greg brings Nolan home again. Pure Bliss!
Now this is Nolan’s only day of school this week due to staggered entry, and he is not going back until Tuesday next week, but consider me one rested and recharged mommy already!
