I think I'm just as excited about the school year as my kids are. Some parents are sad to see their kids leave after a fun filled Summer, but I look forward to all the exciting things school has to offer. I love hearing their stories, the challenges, the growing pains - yah, all that stuff! All the fun stuff they get to do too, projects, field trips, parties, etc...
For myself, I get to focus on my two little ones still at home. It's a nice change of pace to run errands with 2 kids instead of 5. The chaos that school brings forces structure to my unorganized lazy tendencies during the day.
A will be in third grade this year.
T will be starting first grade.
The amount of school supplies that I had to buy this year was insane! To have to buy for three children was confusing enough - wait until I have 5 to buy for. I went to my favorite place in the whole world, Target. Although they had most of what I needed, I still had to go hunting for the specific color and style of folder. I realized early on that some of the supplies I am buying is for the class and not necessarily for just my kid. My den was a room full of supplies all over the floor for a few weeks then we organized them all into huge paper bags that my kids would then haul into school by themselves (ok, I helped a little). Little people with big bags, I should have taken a picture of that!
The buzz in the auditorium this morning with all the parents, kids and teachers was exciting. I almost felt like it was my first day of school seeing all the other parents, some familiar some not. I kind of stood there by myself smiling at everyone, but focusing on my kids and watching them interact with their peers. I finally said bye after morning prayers and went home.
Have a great day, kiddos!
back to school is such a bitter sweet thing! i need to post about it, maybe this weekend i will have a chance? i have a kindergartner this year too but, he has a senior older brother. i just can't wrap my head around that. weren't WE just seniors?! :)
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