Don’t let the sweet, innocent look fool you … OK, yeah … they’re cute.
However …
I am quite ecstatic about the thought of these girls heading back to school today. EC. STATIC.
Seriously, what’s all this talk about how sad it’s making everyone? Come on. Be real.
My girls have gotten to the most extreme point of boredom that watching grass grow would be quite illuminating. Except for the fact that the grass grows and then quickly chokes and dies. Do you know how hot it is down here? It’s so hot that they don’t even want to go outside. Not even to the pool. You can get heat stroke just by walking there. My girls are officially over the pool anyway. Fini. Done. Bored With.
And, when they were not swimming for 15 minutes and then asking to go home, they were competing for the title of “I Can Irritate My sister in Three Seconds or Less.” So far La Petite Belle has been in the lead.
I, for one, will not miss the bickering.
And, I’m looking forward to the routine.
Routine is good. You always know what to expect.
Although this week is going to be a little rough. The thought of waking up at 6:00 a.m. is not at all appealing to me and having to wake the girls up is even a more horrid task, seeing as they’ve gone to bed close to midnight and slept until almost noon most days. That life is now over … cold turkey starting today. (Sleeping Late … I think I’ll miss you the most.)
But, a new regimen is always difficult at first. Living a disciplined life even harder.
I have big goals for this school year. BIG. GOALS. For me and for the girls.
Goals like not being a lazy butt … goals like cooking … goals like losing the five pounds I’ve put on just last night by eating ten oatmeal cookies for dinner … I WILL PREVAIL. (Why is it I start every day in a very healthy way, but by 3:00, I’m ready for a bag of Sour Patch Kids? And, at 9:30, a bowl of ice cream? Ugh. Remember when people got their jaws wired shut? Sounds promising.)
Today marks Day One of the most successful school year and the year that I will finally be the best mom and wife ever … plus lose 15 pounds. Oh, it’ll happen. Check back in May for the results.