This week I’m struggling to get into a routine, but it has been better than the week before. I think I’m still a little anxious about Aria being at school. There are a few tears when she wakes up, but they are long gone before she leaves and certainly none at the school gate. She doesn’t even look back to wave goodbye as she’s off with her friend. And to be honest, I’m ok with that. Yes it would be nice for a kiss and a hug, but I’m happy she’s going in with a smile.
Last Sunday was a bit of a disaster to be honest, Aria went to gymnastics, she was so excited before we went and she had on her leotard and leggings. When we got inside the tears started to fall, the clinging to me and the no mummy, I don’t want to go started. No matter what I said or tried, she was not going to go. After a year on the waiting list, being so excited and talking about it for so long, was over. I felt so low. I would have done anything to help her go and know she would love it, if she just got over that hurdle an tried. Instead we went home, cried and then watched a film about witches and ate popcorn and sweets. We hugged, chatted and she said she’ll try again when she’s 5. She just wasn’t ready, but I felt like I’d failed her. Silly I know. We waited until the boys came in from football and they went out to play.
Monday was a busy day at work and when I got home Aria told me all about her day. What was the best thing about school today Aria? “Lunch.” Sounds good to me and she was smiling and happy. Lucas had football training with his dad, so Tyler and I chatted about his new story he’s writing once Aria was in bed.
Tuesday, after school football, we took a wee road trip up to meet my lovely friend Jen and her lovely family, you might know her from Mum In the Madhouse. We’ve met up a few times, we’ve dropped in to visit when we’ve been in England on holiday and our boys all get on so well. While she was up in Scotland, we had to visit. The kids loved spending time with her boys and I had a great time catching up with her. This has to be one of the best things about blogging. Having met so many wonderful friends in real life too.
The rest of the week was a blur of work, football, school and I captured a glimpse of a pretty sky. You all know how much of a sucker I am for a pretty sky. I have six sense for it and have to capture them. The kids were even out with their camera’s taking photos of clouds the other day. I couldn’t have been more prouder. Hubby, just shook his head. They are as crazy as me.
Friday the sun shone and I got to pick the kids up from school. The boys were going to a friends, so Aria and I chatted, made some cookies and coloured in rainbows. It was lovely.
This weekend, we’ve not had anything exciting planned. Lucas had a football match this morning and this afternoon I cleared out my wardrobe. It was awful, but needed done. The kids had lots of fun out playing with friends in the street. Tomorrow, Sunday, Tyler has football matches and Robert has a coaching course. Not sure what else we will be doing. Oh some homework too.
What are you up to this weekend? How was your week?
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