The kids had a great time spending their last "free" week (whatever that means since they were officially trapped in daycare) swimming, Chuck E. Cheese, and visiting the Wildlife Experience. I am very proud of Marina and how well she has done without me in a new environment. It has given me a lot more confidence about how she will do this first week of kindergarten. I have decided she is wonderful for everyone, except for Dad and I. So, with that epiphany, I have little worries in regards to her success at school. Isaac is so big and independent. Just this weekend while crossing a parking lot, he told me he didn't want to hold my hand anymore. "You know Mom, I am getting bigger." I told him that I gave birth to him and that gave me unlimited hand holding rights. At least I still got a laugh out of him. I remember just a few weeks ago when I was tucking him in bed, and he grabbed my hand, and told me how he missed holding my hand that day. He said we hadn't gone anywhere so he hadn't touched my hand. He held my hand in his and stoked it gently. Isn't it a good thing that even though they can't wait to grow up, there are a few minutes like that one!! I will cherish it even more now.
Well with all that in mind, me and my babies(not so babies) start school this week. Dad gets to be home due to the DNC (Democratic National Convention) and he will be helping to pull this first week off. I am hoping that alleviates some stress for me. I will take what I can get. Thanks to the Democrats for that one.
