First Day of School

So it's been almost a week now and we are adjusting to the 'school mode' and the new routine of kindergarten, like I'm sure many of you are. A couple weeks ago, I wrote about the first day of school and really had some wonders about how I would handle this new found journey of kindergarten. Let's just say this day was really a great day for us, the angels were in full force on our side.

The morning started getting everything in order to make the day perfect, the drive was normal traffic and we were on our way to a new school. Believe me, we do this everyday but this day was different. It was off to bigger and better and the unknown and all the trials that come along with meeting the teacher, school supplies, to do lists, registration and the list goes on. Who knew all of this to enter school? One would think you were applying to live in a different country, not Kindergarten. Seriously, I really don't remember all this paperwork to be accepted into college. Really I truly mean that friends. I wonder if I was in the office at least 3 times filling out all the necessaries.

Okay okay onto our morning, so we walked in and meet the new teacher and hurried to put the pack pack away, gave our hugs and walked out of the classroom. There's no turning back right? Well I certainly turned back and kept watching to make sure everything was in order. As I proceed to leave and turn towards the outer door, hot tears pour down my face. It was a feeling of emotion from the bottom of your stomach to the top and a rush of emotion came from deep inside my heart. It was a moment that I knew reality set in. Growing up, getting bigger, learning more and more everyday and applying the knowledge in this discovery of a world. I proceeded to work, however I knew I needed to go to the support of other mothers for a bagel breakfast. Something inside my heart needed to be there amongst others who were going through this same experience. I have to say, what a wonderful group of mothers who were also excited, thankful, and nervous about their children growing up.

It was almost time for school to get out, I knew I needed to race back and go through the ' Mr. Mom' school line of how in the heck do you get through the parking lot without running into other cars or going the wrong way! We made it, we did it no problem but the fear of 'You're doing it wrong' came to mind from the movie more than a few times. Working in the afternoon with all the Fall/Holiday 2010 lineup, needed a well deserved pizza break.

We stopped in the city along a little pizza shop that is well frequented by anyone local for some refreshments. To our surprise, it was closing time...So we were invited in to make our own pizza. Talk about so much fun and old charm in the middle of new...We couldn't have loved it more.

The weeks since gone and went by and we will always cherish this memory of the first day of school. A day when I certainly had a handful of guardian angels watching over us...

Do you remember your first day of school? Share with us...

As Always, As Friends,

Vanny Bean

Finding a hobby you really enjoy...

Hobbies are those great outlets that keep every mother sane. Finding a hobby that is healthy and makes you happy can sometimes be a challenge but if you are able to give yourself at least some free time in the day to do something you enjoy, your stress level will reduce itself and your joy will increase. Some hobbies are meant to do with the children too and can also be a creative outlet for them too.

If you love to excercise but can't seem to find the time and have little ones, use a running stroller and get out and go! Take the dog for a walk with the kids, even the little things can make a big difference in joy and stress levels. Do a workout video a few times in the morning before the kids are up....It will have you pumped for the whole day. Try a workout class at the gym where there is daycare included. If your children are old enough, try a bike ride in the evening, helmets included of course.

Take the photography class you've been meaning to take, or what about the paint class you've been looking at for the past year? Now is the time while summer is hear!

If you love to read, start a neighborhood book club. Why find the books that Oprah is recommending, why not rely on your friends and yourself to see what you are interested in studying together and take the challenge. You are sure to feed off each others minds.

Get out there and go, What are you waiting for?