Clear Scans and Back to School Drama

Back to School time is hectic, ask any parent. We have three kids so the forms, schedules, meetings and fees are multiplied. Then there is the emotional landscape we have to weave through. Sam has started kindergarten and the change has not been smooth.

We are handing out love and discipline in equal doses. Juliana is in class with her best friend, idolizes her teacher and just loves school. Thank goodness! She does have a tendency to get dramatic and overwrought so we are trying to keep things on an even keel for her. She burst into tears last night as she was reading “The Tale of Despereaux” because the mouse’s brother was being so mean to him. “How can he do that? That’s his family!” she cried. After some cuddles and reassurances that there will be a happy ending, she was fine.

Nick is doing great but has at least three hours of homework every single night. He is really stepping up though and is impressing us with his commitment to his responsibilities. However, there is barely enough time in the day to get everything done. Again, this is familiar territory for most parents.

Throughout all of the chaos, Tom and I are breathing a sigh of relief. I had my CT scan and MRI earlier this month and they came back clear! Last year at this time we weren’t able to make it to Nick’s Back-to-School night because I was having surgery. This year we will both be there. I am still walking slowly and am in pain but it’s getting better all the time. We’ve got so much on our plates but it doesn’t feel bad. This is all the good, normal, healthy commotion of living. I can so handle this!