Tuesday, August 19, 2008

First day of school.

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I dropped off Big Brother at school this morning, late because I wanted to take some pictures before we left. When I dropped him off in the room he just started playing on the slide, but he did cry when I left. After dropping him off I met with a few friends to pray about our children's first day of school and for our mommy hearts at loosening the reins a little bit. Little Brother crawled around on the floor and "talked" while we prayed.

It was fun being alone with LB after we got home. I realized that so much of how I see LB is as BB's baby brother. LB got a kick out of having the run of the house to himself, playing with whatever toys he liked, and having Mommy all to himself. Having LB here alone also reminded me of how much work a toddler is! It was much easier to take care of a few little things around the house when I only had the little guy.

Naps definitely were an issue today. LB has been having some serious napping issues, and today just compounded them. He probably slept for a total of 50 minutes today. We did spend about an hour and a half in the car driving back and forth, so that limits his napping windows.

It wasn't exactly the easy day I was hoping for, but it definitely went fast! I think this Mother's Day Out gig is a good idea for all of us. I definitely enjoyed my one-on-one time with BB this afternoon, having been away from him for most of the day, and it was really fun being able to give LB my undivided attention. BB goes back to school on Friday.

3 comments:

Iowa State Fans said...

Your mom was my major professor for both my masters and PhD....I met you once when you returned to Iowa for a visit but that was about 13 or so years ago..... I enjoy reading your blog :) Your boys are so precious :)
We have a blog too....maybe your mom has shared it with you...with have 5 (2-10).....

http://iowastatecyclonefans.blogspot.com

Lana said...

well... first week down. Kathryn just walked right in and never even said bye.

what a big girl...

it was harder for mom and dad for sure:-)

Ann said...

What fun to find my friend Mindy on your blog! I have been enjoying her blog and her wonderful pictures of life with her family in the midewest.
Now Mindy gets to see my darling grandsons.