do you hear that?

the sound of my house sighing as it relaxes back into it's pre-summer size. Ok I may be doing a bit sighing here also....this weekend was spent packing and moving our two oldest children for their returns to their respective colleges. I miss them, really I do, but, it was time for them to return to college, it's amazing how your change/grow after the "first" one leaves for college, I honestly never thought I would say, it's time for them to go back :)
now to picture the chaos that was my weekend, did either pack early? uhhhhh no! saturday was the day, (why would you do anything early? just because your mother would, it's that organized brain of mine) so imagine what that entailed two different people trying to pack any and everything they think they might need, all the while the thorn in their sides (yes that would be me, is asking do you have this, could you do this, what are you doing taking a nap when my house is in utter turmoil???? that may have been yelled, or screamed depending upon who you ask) naturally when a room is empty that would be the best time to clean it...so add that into the fray...and let's not forget the 4 little people presently living under this roof, nor cassandra who seemed to have issues just because she can. all in all the weekend was a blur. I must admit that yesterday afternoon while I sat on the couch and just breathed it was mixed with relief and a bit of happiness, (bad mother I know, I should be crying and bemoaning how much I miss them) but all I could muster yesterday was whew..... both called later in the day to say they had arrived and were settling in, maybe my calmness in regards to them leaving just simply means that I have confidence in them, they have good head on their shoulders, they make good decisions, and both worked their butts off this summer, which showed much maturity and responsibility...I have great kids...so yes I will miss them, I just won't miss all the extra work that comes with all those kids.
Today we have no water, city is working on the lines so we are waterless for the day and possibly tomorrow also...ok so why is it that usually I am reminding them "did you wash your hands? did you flush" and the answer is always no...today, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr the little angels are flushing and trying to wash their hands left and right, what is that????????
We are painting beckie's room, I know she is barely gone to college and we are redoing her space...she knew it was coming, since Yahaira and Rose virtually took over her room this summer, will post pictures when all is done. ... I should clairfy I'm not painting, ryan is, I just picked the colors and stuff to go in the room...I am so not a painter.
well enjoy your monday,
later,
Debbie