Sigh of relief heard 'round...

The world? Ok, maybe not the world, but definitely around our lovely suburban hamlet.

As of this morning both the Baron of Boredom and the Master of Mayhem are back where they belong, in school, and this housewife is feeling very fortunate indeed.

Don't get me wrong, I had a wonderful summer with my mini-men. I count myself truly fortunate, even on the very worst of days, to be able to be home with my guys. It truly is a gift I will always treasure, and I hope they will also look back on without too much groaning & eye rolling.

Ah...what a difference a week makes though. This morning's sun rose into a clear blue, cloudless sky, birds were chirping, and the Baron & Master woke in spectacularly good moods.

Breakfast and toilette were accomplished without Mom straining her voice or nerves, heck, there was even time to squander on a few Beyblade battles and some Tom & Jerry.

8:15 a.m. -- shoes on, backpacks hefted onto each little backs, a few quick snaps, into the mini-van, seat belts buckled -- all systems go! Still no stressing!

I actually had both boys dumped at their respective schools early!

Back home, a quick happy dance, while the coffee steeped in the french press, then up to my office I skipped!

Fall's arrival has got me giddy with excitement, anticipation and enthusiasm. So much to get done, so many lists to attend to, but now there's time, blissful, bountiful spans of time!

For now though, I must turn my attention to a newsletter that is days behind schedule.

How are you savoring, or squandering, your back-to-school free time? 

Tomorrow...fall resolutions, and maybe a mani-pedi, too.