Week one = survived, now on to week two.

Eight days have passed, we are well into August, and I'm proud to announce that there are no casulties (zero! null, nada!)
The three of us (myself, the little miss and the little man) are all alive and kicking.
It was trying at times, and other times it was a walk in the park...but that is the joy of being a family and spending your first summer in nearly four years together.
We did a lot of 'learning' about each other, even though we do know each other pretty darn well.
The little man doesn't like his routine thrown out the window, the little miss still isn't used to being around her older brother all this time...but I know that will change (and I see the change constantly...I'm sure she will miss him big time come September) and me? I enjoy my 'quiet time' in the afternoon, even if that means turning on "Knowledge Kids" and letting the little guy watch it for an hour...I get some 'quiet time' and I am able to unwind from the morning (and I'm not a grumpy bear come dinner time)
But the one thing I have really figured out is when people say "come over, the kids can play, we can chat and relax a bit" that I have to start saying "yes" and stop making 'excuses' thinking that the kids will be too tired and they won't listen, etc...
So I've done just that.
This week in particular, we have four out of seven days with playdates, one day we have two seperate things...and if the little guy is tired, at least he will sleep...plus he will be a busy boy (which he likes)
I also have to say...parents (aka grandparents) are a godsend when it comes to needing a few hours off or when it comes to accompaning you and the kids somewhere.
It makes life so much more exciting for the little ones and it makes mommy a happier and more relaxed individual.
So here is to week #2.
I am more confident and more sure that things will go amazingly well.