Some thoughts on going back to school:
- For the first time in 6 years of sending the girls off to school, I didn't take pictures. Which I really regret actually because all of the previous years' pictures were taken in front of the fireplace in the old house. With the new house, I would like to document the change at least!
- I don't think I have cried when dropping the girls off the past two years, although I felt like it both of the past two years! I remember crying like a baby as soon as we walked out the door the first year I had to drop off the oldest. I really boo-hoo'ed! Two years ago it was the first year for the baby of the family and again it was hard leaving her there.
- While I feel like crying even thinking about leaving my girls at school, when I walked into my office this morning, a sense of peace just swept over me! ALONE-TIME! There is nothing quite as noisy as two little girls! I have missed my quiet office this summer.
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I too forgot pictures this morning (and last year I think). I say we grab the kids as they come in this afternoon and recreate the photo-op! Enjoy your peaceful office. I'm spending my first day lining the house and car with splat mats in the hope that my youngest wont spew on the carpets I just cleaned after his big brother had the bug last week!
Are you sure there's NOTHING quite as noisy as two little girls?... I can think of a few things... ;-) (One toddler will remain unmentioned...) Hope you have a wonderful "first day of school"!
Nice blog, Laura :) Keep it up!
I know what you mean. Last year was my son's first year in a new school, and he was dreadfully excited. He was so excited, I thought perhaps my anxiety was holding him back, so I loosened my grip on his hand. He responded by tightening his grip on mine.
This year he jumped out of bed after not enough sleep and was ready to go by 6 AM. !!! He was very ready to ride away from us on the bus, and very excited to be on his own.
Wow, your schools start really early! We don't start here until Sept 25 (at the Univ. I think the kids' schools start in late August. Enjoy your quiet days! -- Theodora
PS Hi, everyone!
Wow! You have pictures for each first day of school? I'm way behind the times. I think I took one of Victoria for Pre-K. And how long ago was that? Only about 7 years. That may be my only one. Oh well. Kristie
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