An extra long (and glorious) summer vacation- — due to a district building project — is now officially over and my kids have returned to school after 3 1/2 months.
As I sit alone in my house, for the first time all summer, I think about last year at this time. We were starting a new school, after homeschooling for a year. We all approached the prospect a bit nervously — unsure, but hopeful the district would be a good fit. And it was. I can only pray that this year goes as well as last year did.
My kids now seem so prepared. My fourth-grader awoke before 6 AM, dressed and ate breakfast, purposefully demonstrating he can choose to be so responsible. And my now-middle-schooler got ready on her own as well, needing my help only to decide between this outfit or that.
As they waited for the bus to come, they weren’t watching iCarly, like they would have been last year. They were playing Foosball — a weekend splurge at a garage sale with money that would be the equivalent of approximately 2-3 months of Dish Network. I think our efforts in quitting cable have already borne fruit.
And two minutes before their scheduled pickup, I went out to remind the kids to walk to the bus stop. But the garage was already empty and they waited for the bus with friends. I could only wish them well from a distance.
I hope they have a great day.
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12:31 pm
I’m sure they’ll have a fabulous day. Isn’t it wonderful when they do what they need to without being told? Good job, mom!
10:45 pm
Sounds like they were READY! Way to go, Mom!
I hope it was a great day for everyone.
8:27 am
Hope they had a great day too!
10:02 am
Good job, Mom! You’ve prepared them well. But just be prepared for the day when the outfit doesn’t go as planned. Because it will happen.
12:06 pm
Can you believe how fast it goes? Can’t wait to hear about their day.
Hugs,
Holly
6:31 pm
what a great way for them to start their first day of school. i am really learning a lot from you about giving my kids the opportunities to make decisions for themselves. it’s amazing how much they can do when they are just given the chance and to know that i believe in them. hope you all have a great school year.