Today was their first day to head away from home to school. They woke with great enthusiasm and couldn't wait to get there. We were up in time to see Daddy and he had a great breakfast waiting for us. We had done a dry run to the school the day before to check out the back way and the traffic. It helped Mommy release sad feelings a day early. As we approached school they both told me they felt a bit tingly. I encouraged them that you usually feel a little nervous when starting something new. We parked, took pictures and then headed down the hill to the school lobby. I dropped son off first and he went right in and then he got a seat right next to another boy. I met the teacher and visited with her shortly, trying not to loose it when she was being so nice. Sweet son was off and going and gave me a quick goodbye. The night before he had asked me "Mooomm, you're not going to cry are you?" We teased and laughed about that. Anyway, I promised I would try to hold it until I left him....maybe he was helping me with the quick bye.
Then, I waited with dear daughter for her teacher to come get her. We followed to her class and saw them get seated...her teacher thanked parents for coming and said bye to us. DD looked like she was ready to go and still excited.
I had to go to a new mom's meeting and hoped I could make it without crying. Amazingly, I did. After that I headed to the see hubby and then the hospital to see my grandmother, who had taken a fall just this morning and broken her hip. (please keep her in your prayers, she will have to have surgery and it is just a long process of recovery she is facing...we love her so much)
When I went to pick them up they were so excited! We called Daddy so we could all hear at the same time about the day. Dd said "That was so fun I want to go back tomorrow!!" Ss said "He really liked it and already made 3 guy friends." They told me many stories such as how fun and nice their teachers were, how they neither liked outdoor play because of the heat today, Ss-confronted a girl that was catty by asking her to read a sticker which read "do unto others as you would have them do to you", (I about lost it laughing on that one), dd - said she really liked Art and ss liked math.
When we made it home they looked with me into their folders and wanted to start on homework right away. I was so impressed with their excitement and dedication to get it all done. Whew, we made it and now they are tucked safe in their beds. Thank you Lord for a sweet day.
4 comments:
I can't believe how fast they are growing up! I'm glad they had a good first day.
I'm so glad to hear things went so well! My oldest three are going to be going to a 2-day-a-week school for the first time this year too - they are super excited and I've remained a bit on the unsure, sad side. I think it will be a good thing, but still... Letting go, even for a bit is really hard.
I'm glad it was a great first day! Enthusiasm is a great start to the year!
I'm glad they had a good first day. I hope it continues to stay that way (for Mom too!).
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