Another day, no Dollars

My little boys

Today I went into school to see my 5th grade classroom that I've been away from for the past three months. I immediately rearranged the seating chart, furniture, and tidied up areas that were a hot mess. Soon I sat down to figure out the upcoming lesson plans and where we are going curriculum wise. While it felt nice to return to preparation of doing what I love, it was also quite overwhelming. In addition, it was great to feel missed by staff, students, and teachers alike; but my heart hurts for the parting ways of my infant and I. I miss his daily coos and smiles, our staring sessions, and his cute pouty lip. In addition, he turned 13 weeks old today and is 3 months old tomorrow. My toddler is turning 21 months old on Friday. I'm almost morning their babyhoods. It seems like each day slips away like sand through an hour glass. One second I'm speaking nonsense at my children and the next second they are communicating back, running around, and bringing me pure joy. Yes, there are so many days when I am mad at the world, short-fused, and lacking tons of patience because my sleep is deprived, but  I would not change being a mommy to these two beautiful souls for anything else in the world.