This morning, I dropped the girls off at school at 8am.  It was their first day back to school since December 19 and I must say that I am very proud of myself for completely diving into full-time motherhood again.

I LOVE THESE AGES!  The girls are 5 and 7, just 18 months apart, and they get along really well.  I’d say they are giggling 85% of the time; bickering 15%. That aint bad. (My brother and I are 18 months apart and I can’t say there was all that much giggling.)

Before the break, I made a list of ‘chores’ I needed to do and I also made a ‘play’ list!  I wanted to make sure that I didn’t get so wrapped up in cleaning out closets that I neglected the fun to be had with my wee ones.  So, we did crafts, played games, made snowmen, x-country skiied, went sledding, snuggled and watched fun movies. I also got a few chores done.

The best part was that — dare I say it? — I ignored my computer. I stepped awayyyyy from the email.  I confess that  I have become obsessive about communicating with friends via this box, while my family sits feet away from me. I know I’m not alone, and I don’t beat myself up too much because I am a HORRIBLE phone person (HATE the phone) so email is really my only connection. But I really can’t express what a relief it was to just IGNORE EMAIL! And you know what? The sky didn’t fall.

Still, despite all the fun and play and relaxation, it was nice to drive away from the school this morning and know that I have my routine back. I have returned to email and connected with friends and freelance clients. I caught up on the mail. I even read a bit of the paper! (I was an ostrich over break, head in the sand.) I hope to get back into my exercise this week, too.

But… well. I’m looking forward to summer break!

Here’s a picture of our family tubing at the Fraser Tubing Hill!

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