Today was a good day. We embarked on a few firsts (namely, kindergarten) and I think the experience might have even exceeded expectations. Henry was so excited for his first day at his new homeschool collaborative this morning, making it (mostly) easy to drop him off without a tear (mine) at school.

Eloise was a quite downtrodden about having Henry gone for the day, which reaffirmed my inclination that our kiddos really do thrive when they’re together. I’m so thankful for this option to have Henry in a school setting with great teachers, classmates and families, but to still have him home most days of the week for now.

Eloise and I headed out on a few little mommy and Ella Belle firsts of our own…she was eager to spend time out and about and not at home without Henry, which was endearing and ended up being a great way to share our first day in a new routine. We stopped for coffee and a treat, and then got our nails polished (which feels like a manicure to a three year old. Win!) together for the first time downtown.

A little lunch at home and face time with Gramma, and it was already time to collect Henry again. The reunion was sweet as both kiddos wanted to catch each other up on the excitement of their days. The afternoon was fairly peaceful–everyone was happy to be back together in the nest again for the rest of the day.

I have been coasting on some crazy level of ambition and energy for the past few days, but this afternoon, I just kind of fizzled out. Par for the course, but tonight I’m really ready for bed after falling asleep once already when I first sat down to these keys. It’s grand to be motivated at the stage of pregnancy, but it’s probably all the better to be realistic that there’s a difference between how much I want to do and how much I actually can do right now. I’ll spend the next few weeks trying to strike a good balance, I’m sure.

Tonight, the house is quiet while tuckered out kiddos sleep and Jason and I work away at respective projects before bed. I am so glad to be here in this anticipatory space, where life hasn’t yet changed but it’s on the horizon. It’s so timely to be coming into a new phase of life at the same time that the air is slanting slightly cooler and the leaves are beginning to turn. Tomorrow welcomes September. That feels beautiful in and of itself. I’ve never been quite so excited for fall as I am this year. There’s much to look forward to, and firsts around every corner.

easing our way into the newness of things,

mm