Entry for the first day of school

This was completely unexpected, but I spent much of the day today crying. I guess I didn't really think about the fact that the first day of school was one of my mom's favorite days. She loved for the kids to come over after school and tell her about their day. We went by and saw dad and the kids all told him about their days....but it wasn't the same. I really missed my mom today. And I missed her love for my kids...and I missed her excitement over all they do at school. And I was sad for my kids (even though they didn't really realize what they were missing) that she wasn't there to ooh and ahh over all they're doing.

On top of that, I can't believe that my youngest has started middle school, my middle one has started high school, and my oldest is a junior in high school. In two years, he'll leave home to go to college. I only have 6 years left with kids in the house.....wow.

Entry......I've lost count

I know it's been a long time since I posted. I think I got intimidated by the blog. I need to remember that I'm doing this for me and not anybody else.

So....I just got finished spending a couple of hours talking to my girl. She's so much like me. And I was so much like my mom. It was a little deja vu-ish. I was very much reminded of spending late nights up with my mother, watching tv and talking. She introduced me to old tv shows and movie musicals.....and we talked. Not necessarily about anything, but we talked. I probably slept more on the couch while she was in the recliner when I was in high school than I did in my own bed. It was always easier to go to sleep knowing that mom was right there....and that there were familiar characters winking in and out of the television. Maybe that's why I still like to go to sleep with the tv on.

I'm so glad that my girl talks to me....and that we seem to have a very similar bond that my mom and I had.....not sure how I was lucky enough to get blessed like that in both directions :o)