It's funny to me to read all the posts in facebook and instagram about how sad it is to send the kids back to school. I have to admit years ago when I read things like this I was overwhelmed with intense feelings of guilt. Why was I so eager to get my kids out the door to school while everyone else was so sad to see it happen? Where were those motherly feelings that everyone but me seem to have. I love my kids. I love doing fun things with them and I do enjoy summer break but come August I am ready for routine and order. Anyone that has worked with me knows that I like a schedule and I don't like to deviate from it. This year I was even more anxious than normal to get school going again. Last night I felt as though I couldn't survive another second of life as it was currently going. I had hope though, cause I knew in he morning I would send my little darlings off to school and I would spend a glorious day recharging my spirit! So far I have done just that!
This kid is senior. The only thing sad about today is that this is his last first day. It breaksy heart just a little that this handsome young man is having a year of lasts. There will be lots of tears shed as I watch him learn and grow and spread those wings. Besides, wasn't I just a senior in high school?
This kid is a sophomore. Don't let that smile fool you, he has not been this happy all summer. It was a difficult summer for both of us but we are ready for a great school year. He will still attend his special needs school and he will have a new teacher. Cross your fingers for us!
This little beauty is in 8th grade. She know the ropes and is confident about jr high. She has a great group of friends so that helps mom be confident about sending her out to the lions den too.
This little guy is starting 4th grade at a new school. He will be doing the ALL program there It's a little nerve racking for both of us but he has a little buddy there and I feel like it will be a good growth opportunity for him. Only bad thing is that can no longer walk to school. Boo!
Then there is me. Back to school for the kids means get to work for me. I will be serving as the PTSA president at our high school. This is hugely out of my comfort zone but I am already loving meeting new people and making new friends. Just like Owen, I hope to experience tremendous growth this year too. Sometimes you just have to put yourself out there, right?
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