We enjoyed the final few days of a carefree, relaxing summer this past week and today entered the exciting, fun filled days of school. I loved elementary school and love that our kids do too. I of course miss them to pieces while their gone, however, if you really think about it I have determined that the unique qualities of both "seasons" is the very thing that makes them so great and special. Without one, the other would become boring and mundane.
To start things off the school held a "new student" scavenger hunt which gave them the opportunity to learn the layout of their new surroundings . A few days later they held an ice cream social for all students to meet their teachers and fellow classmates. Our kids had a fantastic experience at both activities and couldn't wait for the first day to arrive. This morning they jumped out of bed with great enthusiasm and headed off together - which I'm quite certain makes it 100 times easier to let them go. Luckily, the younger girls and I stayed busy with a check up, errands, and making our traditional "first day of school" treat. I won't deny that I checked the clock hourly in anticipation of their arrival home. I was hoping it was a fantastically successful day for each of them and luckily my hopes came true. They jumped off the bus with smiles all around and for the following hour I had the great pleasure of reliving their first day of school.
