The day I've been waiting for is finally here...school officially starts on Monday, August 25th. Don't get me wrong, I do love having my sons lying around the house, eating whatever isn't moving, sprawling on the couches, but let's face it - it's time. Even with the $3.00 per day per kid for school lunches, I estimate that my grocery budget will immediately decrease by at least $150.00 per month!
Meanwhile, a couple of milestones. Kevin's seven year involvement with Families First, a non-profit agency serving kids with emotional, physical and mental disabilities, comes to a close at the end of this month. The kid is just too darned normal to remain in the program! With all the faults of an over-managed corporation, FF has still played a big part in helping Kevin become who he is today, and we appreciate their efforts, especially the above-and-beyond of some of their therapists (you know who you are...)!
Milestone #2 may be more of a "mile-pebble", but still has it's place in the category. Those of you who know Dennis know that he's played poker on Friday nights with the same group of guys forever. Twenty years, I think? While some wives would resent this "night out with the boys", I prefer to think of it as a nice tradition. I mean, really, does anybody do anything consistently for 20 years anymore??? Anyway, last night was his first night back since February and, though he only managed to stay a few hours, I couldn't help but feel that this otherwise insignificant event represented soooo much. This man nearly died a few months ago. No one expected him to wake up, let alone socialize with his friends at a weekly card game. I very nearly lost it when his buddy, Mike, came out to greet him at the car with a big, teary-eyed hug. I know, I'm weird, but I do believe in signs and I have learned from Dennis's illness that everything has meaning and importance, even the little things we don't always pay attention to. What happens if that small, unimportant little thing never happens again?
Think on that for a while!
What do you mean "Mile-Pebble"...that was awesome! Wives who feel their husbands must lose all identity when they get married simply have no lives of their own! We all need something other than "husbands, wives, kids, dogs", it's called FRIENDS! And no, they shouldn't have to be couple's friends!
ReplyDeleteHooRay for little Kevie...my little boy. But why is mom spending $3 per kid per day for lunch, when we all know she is perfectly capable of getting her butt up EARLY every morning and fixing them a well balanced, nutritious lunch. What have you boys hired her for if not to feed you!
Good luck in school - Mr. Senior and Mr. Freshman...I am looking forward to "reading" all kinds of good things about you!
Well y'know...I used to get up and do the lunch thing every day. When I found a liquified bag of carrots in Erick's backpack (yes, they do liquify after a certain amount of time), that was it for me! We have a new thing this year - mylunchmoney.com. I can prepay and even determine what they're allowed to buy. More importantly, I can determine what they aren't allowed to buy - I LOVE that! Oh, and I DO get up early, missy!
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