While getting the newspaper might be a good job for Clifford down the road, he's got a ways to go. I'll need to toss the paper onto the truck next time I throw it up the driveway. Or just keep it in my hand. Good thing I do most of my news reading online?
Cannot wait for school to begin. Being off a tough schedule was fun for a while, but I'm over it. I want regular bed times. Breakfast and lunch at established intervals, not based on what time I manage to drag the two night owl children from their beds in the morning. Since getting back from vacation, B1 and DD seem to believe they are still on mountain time. No amount of summer reading, music practice and math games seemed to work at holding back the kids' brain rot. (Not that I was immune. My vocabulary and ability to form complete sentences has decreased at approximately the same rate as their bickering and nonsense has increased.)
The summer with the kids at home, instead of in day and away camps has been good for all of us, but I think we're all about ready for it to be over.
One week. That's what's left of summer vacation. Then, it's back to homework help, school/class volunteering, packing lunches and pressing uniforms. And... regular veggie lunches, midday run and ride time. Being able to do 90% of the shopping by bike again. No more sandwiches for lunch, or random stress snacks. The five pounds of summer weight will melt away. (Yes. I gain weight during the active summer. Who does that?!)
On a "you are not alone" note, I came across this at MomFiles yesterday:
Wow, I did not think I would say this but I am ready for the girls to go back to school. I have enjoyed having them around and they are so helpful to me but it's just time to go. I have not been on a proper schedule at all. My eating is so not right. Too much snacking with the kids around or I just don't eat on time. I am always scattered all over the place and I don't like it.
So glad to know it's not just me.
To complicate matters for the last couple weeks at home, we've hit a rainy patch of weather. Finding alternative outdoor exercise is a little tougher than when the kids were younger and happy to run around with umbrellas, splashing barefoot through puddles. Might break out the waterguns for a battle in the next rainstorm. Will have to see how B2 is feeling - has a bit of an upset stomach. At the least, I'll send out B1, DD and the dogs. The long waist leash should keep the puppy from getting into too much trouble.
Yesterday was a walk with the dogs in between downpours. Peter T. Dog is always great on runs, but usually enjoys walks as a chance to stop & sniff... every 10 feet. Drives the kids nuts, and since he's still got 15-25 pounds on the little ones, there's not much they can do to keep him moving. With Clifford tagging along though, Pete keeps moving. Can't let that little ball of fluff take away his spot as lead dog, after all. Good walk, with a little bit of playground time, during which I filled up the travel water dish for the four legged kids.
3 comments:
I adore these photos.
I am with you--yea for school starting. Unfortunately it does not start until the end of the month up here in the North.
Your dog pictures make me want to go invest in a new furry friend for our crew.
SD -
This summer turned out to be the perfect time for adopting. We've had a month where we've not been away from home for more than 2-3 hours at a time, which is perfect for housebreaking and crate training. Lots of time for kidlets to take the dogs on short walks, allowing Clifford to get used to the leash.
If you still have a month before school starts, I'd not discourage you making a furry addition.
Erin -
Thanks. I like the photos, too. It's funny how very much like the kids the dogs are. It's a rare thing to have them both looking at the camera, let alone sitting still for 3-5 seconds while I point & shoot. I dread trying to get a family portrait taken with all five of them this autumn.
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