Transition Week

This week, we are gearing up for NEXT week - when the two girls start preschool.  When I think about it, it's not really that much of a change.  But when I really think about it - thinking about what this means and how different it really will be and how emotions play into this - it kind of is a big change.  This will be the first time that I drop them off for an extended period of time.  I have been blessed to be a stay at home mom for the past three years and now it's time to ease on into the world of school.
We did some "practice" rounds this summer - for them and me both - in the way of dance camps.  It was weird that first day, leaving the building with a kid still in there.   And seeing each of them get in line, meet new friends, and not need me for those few hours - made me proud.  There are going to be several combinations of kids and me during the weeks of school - just me and the baby - all three of us - and then just the two younger ones.  It's going to be fun to see how it is spending time with each other in different ways!!  My goal is to enjoy this year - have fun - really enjoy these "little years" moments, as the next few years they will be flying past me...

So this week, we are trying things out.  Portable snacks and lunches - seeing what works and what doesn't.  Playing a little more - at home and at the park.  Getting up just a little earlier.  Getting dressed a little faster.  Gearing up for a new routine!  I'm so looking forward to some routine! Routine + Crazy = the little years!  

Since it's not really "summer" and Labor Day weekend is coming and routines don't really start until the middle of next week, this week feels just kind of an in-between.  Maybe like the whole week is a Wednesday.  Instead of hump day... hump week!