My oldest started Kindergarten last week. I didn't cry. I know that probably makes me a bad mom, but it was a happy day for both of us. He has been so ready for so long and really it's only 3 hours a day so it's not real school anyways. It is weird to drop him at school and have my other little one all to myself for a few hours. When I say weird I do mean weird, but I also mean reallynice. A piece of me is missing while he's gone but I find I'm also a better mom (and way more patient) with one kid rather than two.
Being a mom of an elementary schooler is weird as well. I have to do adulty things like fill out forms and go to back to school night. Don't they know I'm not old enough for that?
I worry about kids leaving him out, or hurting his feelings, or calling him a nerd. When you become a parent you think the hard part is going to be waking up 9 times every night or hauling a car seat on vacation. Turns out the hard part is so much more than that. It's all those fears and worries and the realization that they will never go away and there will always be things you cannot fix.
On a completely different note- Peach is one of my favorite flavors of the summer. There is a little farm stand just down the street from my house and I can't help but overload on peaches, melons, and fresh corn. I know it is almost time for pumpkin so I've gotta enjoy them while I can! This recipe is one to make as a last minute summer hurrah, or you can tuck away some peaches in the freezer and make this pretty pie for Thanksgiving.
Happy Thursday!