One more year down
I have survived another journey around the Sun, one more year down in this existence that is life.
Yesterday was a really good day. Didn't do a whole heck of a lot - woke up, did the morning routine, had some coffee, learned that the sheepadoodle had pottied in the upstairs hall. Pretty standard morning. Thankfully, one of the kiddo's had done his best to take care of the doggie mess. The big question is, was the mess that I cleaned up later (paper towel roll soaked, clothes soaked, damp floor in front of the laundry room) the dog or the cat? Hell if I know. We think it was the dog. As an aside, we place no blame on this - it was really rainy and crappy outside and while the dog was let outside, I really wouldn't wanna pee out there in the rain either.
The youngest likes to make cool and imaginative arts and crafts stuff, which leads to some wonderful gifts. He made a creature for me out of pipe cleaner wire, as well as an origami heart for my bday. I do believe that I've kept all of the handmade cards and gifts from all of my children over the years. We try to do handmade stuff for these kinds of things, because they have more meaning and value to us - more heartfelt. The next youngest wrote out a card as well. One of the twins wrote a letter. He also noted that it was from his twin as well, though if I'm being honest I know it wasn't. But you know, that's okay. One of them is more empathetic than the other one. My wife bought me a killer LEGO set, as well as some nice tools - more of which are on the way. We also got to see an impromptu movie - The Fantastic Four. I was pleasantly surprised that they've finally done that team justice.
I don't feel ready
What do I not feel ready for? Well, the twins start high school tomorrow, essentially. They've got what is essentially a half day of orientation tomorrow. Hopefully that involves them learning the layout of the building and where their classes are.
The youngest has a "meet and greet" event this evening, something they do every year at his school.
I'll take the lone middle school kiddo this afternoon to pick up his schedule.
This has been a quick Summer. I don't know why, but for some reason this year I just don't feel prepared. It could be because we've got some starting High School and I just feel a little more disconnected than usual. I can not explain it. I know they are going to be fine, but it could just be that it's such a leap.
With that, back to the grind.