Monday fun Day!

Monday fun day, is what i used to say in my classroom to get my students ready for the week.  Is it really that fun after all???  Places to be people to see.  Our home is always running a bit slow on Monday morning.  Boys begging for donuts because i haven't baked muffins or cinnamon rolls because I'm to tired.  Can't they enjoy a bowl of cereal on Mondays?  None the less the boys are fed and dressed and we're out of the house by 8am.  We head straight to drop Josiah off at school.  I have to be one of the first few cars in the drop off line or Micah will miss his bus.  At 8:30 they drag limp Josiah out of the car. I start to pull away as the door is still closing reminding Josiah i love him and i'll be back soon, his response... pick me up early!  Then it's Micahs turn.  We drive straight to the bus stop where, i unload Micah.  There are a handful of children already waiting.  The bus arrives promptly (not really) at 8:44.  Micah rushed to hug me and asks for kissing hands just in case he misses me during the day.  As he climbs the big stairs with his heavy bag i remind him i'll be in his class for Book Bag this morning.  Last but not least since it's Monday its Noahs turn.  I head back over to downtown Naperville to drop Noah for his CDO program.  He goes in joyfully and sweetly says 'Bye.'
At this point i climb back into my car and just sit in silence. After the crazy morning rush the silence is greatly needed.
Then at 9:30 i head over to Micah's school where i sign in and head to the room.  I pull out about 15 children 1 at a time and review word lists or read simple books for about 5-10 mins each.  I love being with the children, then my child comes out and is completely disappointed that I'm in HIS school.  I remind him that i told him it was Monday and i would be there.  He then refuses to work me, i then tell him ok, please go get the next student. (mommy doesn't want to take her stress out on you in the hallway of your school)
Normally after that i head home and do house work and all that fun stuff.  Today i decided i would make it a fun day even if it only lasted for an hour.  It was my turn....  I went and got a pedi, now if you know me even just a little you know i HATE feet.  I rather them be covered with socks, and not just mine but everyone's.  I know i know i'm going to work on that with my therapist too.  With that said i stepped outside the box and now have beautiful purple toes (that no one will ever see because they'll be tucked inside warm socks).
I then headed home and made an appointment for Saturday, a much needed appointment!!!
Then it was time to pick up the 2 little boys.  I always head to get Noah first.  It's not time to actually get him until 1 but since thats the same time i get Jo, Noah gets picked up early.  Today i received a special treat, just as i was pulling out of the parking lot there she was.... Cassie.  Just at that very perfect moment she flags me down and tells me to pull over.  I stop my car and feel blessed to have her, she comes over to my car with flowers and a bottle of wine (i think shes trying to turn me into a drinker, but a glass of wine is just what i need at the end of my long days).  We then chat and i feel even better than i did before. 
I arrive at Jo's school with just 10 mins before dismissal, of course Noah is tired and doesn't want to get out of the car.  He arches his back and screams NO Mommy NO!!!!  I gently remind him we have to pick JoJo up from school.  I head into the school with a screaming child trying to throw himself from my arms.  When we arrive outside Jo's class i set my tantruming child on the floor and start conversations with other mothers. (yes i was that mom today, but i didn't really care because i have pretty purple toes) First thing Jo says is i have to pee.  I think, really you couldn't have used the potty in your class (my reasoning for this request is simple) the potty is at the front door but Jo only likes to exit through the back door.  Doesn't he see how crazy the hallway is??? and that his brother is freaking out???  I meet his request because i don't want two tantruming children on my hands. 
We arrive home, i put Noah down for a nap, and start to make Jo lunch.  How i wish my kids would eat a cold sandwich (i know i know its my fault and i shouldn't let my children make that choice).  Jo finishs lunch and starts quiet time.  (its never really that quiet but he knows that its my time) Today i choose to blog during this time.  Therefore my house is a mess.  I have laundry waiting to be folded and dinner to be started, not to mention the mess in the toy room...oh and the workout that's not happening today. It's never ending and always calling my name.  Atleast as i fold the laundry i'll have my beautiful flowers to look at.  I'll start dinner just before heading to the bus to get Micah. 
Once all 3 boys are home thats when the house really gets loud.  Dinner will be serves no later than 5:30 and we'll be headed for tubs at 6:15.  Someone will end up sad and/or hurt, never fails.  I may even have to pull someone out for a somewhat cold timeout.  A mamas gotta do what a mamas gotta do. By 6:45 i have 3 very naked little boys running around telling me to catch them.  If ive already put lotion on them this can be a difficult task.  By 7, everyone's been wrangled and dressed.  We sit and read a chapter from our favorite book or play a game.  Noah may even request i read him the instructions to the game.
By 7:15 Noahs in bed, and the other 2 boys follow at 7:30.  This doesn't mean they wont come in my room 10 times before actually falling asleep.  I will then once again sit down and enjoy the silence.  I just started reading a new book so a few chapter of that helps (after the musical on Saturday i think i need to start reading 50 shades of gray).  That's it no more no less.
You may ask yourself, does she proof this before she posts it.... the answer is NO, if you don't like it, don't read it  :)   Have a great day, enjoy your Monday!