While I really do miss buying crayons and markers - I have traded them in for so much more. I am now buying bar stools and furnishings for K's first apartment. I am looking at college schedules and watching my kids spread their wings. I am still making appointments...just different kinds. I sat down with my soldier and completed his Living Will, Last Will & Testament and his Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare (all with tears, and not feeling so "Army mom strong"). I watched as he got on a plane to head back to Alaska, and am now anxiously waiting to hear when he leaves for the "sandbox." I have requested receipts from J, so I can make sure his bookkeeping doesn't get behind. So, while I really do miss the chaos of getting ready for school - we are just getting ready for this season of life with a different kind of "grown up" chaos. The one thing that has not changed is the prayer that I pray every day for my kids. I pray for them to have emotional, mental, and physical strength. I pray for them to have the best year ever. I pray for their safety and for God to wrap His arms around them. I pray for them to make wise decisions and always seek His guidance before moving forward.
So - for all you moms that simply are stressing about the red, blue and yellow 3 prong folders, the scissors, Clorox wipes and Crayola washable markers - ENJOY EVERY MINUTE!! One day you are going to wake up, and wish you were still doing these things. Take a deep breath, and know that if you think you can't just look in one more store - call me...I will happily shop for you and enjoy every minute!
