What will tomorrow bring?

As the summer comes to a close and a new school year is upon us, I'm left to wonder what the next year will bring.

I realize that it will not be an easy year for any of us. Gabe has to start a new school year remembering how he was teased for something he has no control over. Then, have surgery in an attempt to fix it. With that comes an entirely different kind of difficult. Jonah will be in his last year of preschool, but in a morning class. He'll be hurt to discover that that means a whole lot less time with mom since I work nights. And Emelia has to start potty training soon or I'll lose my mind. My step daughters have to go back to their mom's house. I worry about them while they're there. There's always the possibility that my husband will be laid off or that I could lose my job. Lord knows we need more money in the bank, just in case. Well, that's the tip of the iceberg.

I don't mean to complain. I don't think I am, really. These are facts, after all. I just hope that we all make it through intact, as a family. I hope that the stress from having to deal with everything that lies ahead this year isn't more than we can handle. I just need to remember that everyone in my family is an individual and has their own thoughts, feelings, needs. I need to find a way to make time for them, individually, as well as myself. Not such an easy task, but, hey, I'm a mom. I'm tough. And I love my family more than I can say.