The 2010-11 school year has begun. And as usual, the mama tears flowed.

And flowed.

And flowed.

This year they started about a week early; the tears not the boys. Maybe it's because our oldest son is a senior this year. We did a few college visits this summer and you would think the tears would have flowed then, but no. My tears started a week ago. I admit it. I'm a sap. I am a sucker for emotion. But when it comes to my kids, I can be SUPER emotional.

And so it was, this past Wednesday, the kids were at school and I sat at my desk and worked. I listened. I listened to the quiet. The quiet that spoke so loud my ears wanted to shut down. It penetrated my heart and soul and caused the tears to well up in my eyes. I fought through them to work. But, it was a losing battle. My enemy became the quiet and I lost.

And so I cried. I cried because I missed my boys. They fill this house with such joy, love and laughter. When they're not here, it's as if I have lost something. I've lost a bit of that satisfaction that life is in this house. An exaggeration to some I'm sure. But, there's is nothing quite like it to me in the world. So, I cried because they weren't around during the day anymore. Yes, yes, they'd be home later but that's not the same. Adjustment time again.

So my adjustment to them not being around anymore has begun. But, another adjustment was right around the corner. Why? Because today is the day our grandson, Kaden, began kindergarten. AHHHHHHHH!!! Yes, I said that right. My first grandchild. My sweet, little puddin'. My precious one. My little man. My---KINDERGARTNER???  Yes. He did. And from what I hear. He loved it. Being Nana, of course I had to be there for his first day. And I'm glad I did. When I say 'little man', it is so true. He did so well. He handled himself perfectly. And I have no doubt he is going to thrive!! No tears from me....okay...maybe a little misty eyed according to James but no tears. (sniff,sniff).

And so the 2010-11 school year has begun. And it will probably be busier than ever. 3 different kids. 3 different schools. A multitude of activities. And that's okay. Because it's life. Busy-ness is a part of life just like tears are. Without them, where is the life?

Until next time,
RSPS Sunny