Reinvention

The first day of the school year often brings
new routines.

It's kind of like the first day of the year brings
new resolutions.

On the first day of school, I believe I can reinvent myself.

Like suddenly I will become the person I think I should be.

This week I turned over a new leaf.

I am in the running for supermom.

I remembered to take pictures of my children on the first day.

 Teenagers are not as enthusiastic about this.

I made a breakfast casserole before the annual
back to school bash

(I usually slink in empty-handed--because I have four kids).

In fact, I even made an extra casserole for dinner.
No more frozen burritos for this lucky family. 

After the brunch, I came home and read

(instead of getting sucked into the computer or TV).

Day two and I was still at the top of the polls.

Note the healthy and delicious after-school snack:

However...

day two and a half, and all I can think about is sleeping in.

And maybe watching some Project Runway.

And eating chocolate.

I know I can't keep playing the supermom game.

Can I withdraw my entry?

Be careful when reinventing yourself.
Who you think you should be is maybe not
who you want to be.