Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Another School Year Is Upon Us!

So today the kids all went back to school and I must say it is very quiet.  I remember times in the summer when it was so noisy I couldn't hear myself think....I wished for quiet time.  Well, now I have it and I am not sure I want it.  Please noise come back!

The first week of school is always hard for me and I tend to mope around the house and can't seem to figure out what to do with myself.  I watch the clock and can't wait for the hour when each one of my children will walk through the front door and create noise.  I know, it sounds stupid, but I love my kids so much and love being with them, that even though I know they need to be at school, I miss them when they are gone.

But then again, after that first week, I am good with the quiet.  I guess after the routine is established again, then we all settle down and get to business.  I have many things on my "To Do" list for this school year that I have been putting off for way too long.  I hope to be diligent this year and get lots accomplished.

The first day of school is rather easy as I send the 2 big kids off to Seminary in the early hours.....I say goodbye to them the night before...what can I say, they leave really early.  And then my Middle- schooler gets a carpool ride, which I say goodbye to her as I walk out the door to take my youngest to elementary school.  So most of the school pictures I get are the ones taken when the ones in high school go pick up their schedules the week before school.  T is a SENIOR (can you see that word in bold letters and light flashing) and M is a Sophomore at Sand Creek High......GO SCORPIONS!
**I was lucky to get this pix out of him.....didn't want me to take any**

I was able to go get J's schedule with her and she was thrilled to finally have a locker.  Last year, her grade didn't get them, so that was a plus for her moving on to 7th grade.  She was so excited to get some locker stuff like a mirror and a pencil cup.....and she doesn't have to share a locker either!!  (I can't believe how tall she has gotten over the summer...doesn't seem like a little girl anymore to me)

K was a bit nervous for school today...not sure why....she usually is so excited to see her friends and her teacher.  Maybe 4th grade is a big deal and that is why she is nervous.  Not sure, but she held my hand all the way to school and looked a bit sad as I said goodbye at the classroom door.  She really is excited for her new teacher......she is a good one.

Good Luck to all my beautiful, wonderful children.  You will do awesome and have tons of fun!

4 comments:

kare.mckay.palmer said...

The pixs posted look like their Mother.

Good luck with your To Do List.

Holly said...

What fun! School starts for my boys in 2 1/2 more weeks! As a working Mom...I am excited for the change. ;o)

Maureen said...

Those are terrific photos. Wish I'd done that when my kids were still in school. Hope your kids have a fabulous year!

Jean McKendrick said...

School starts here in two weeks. It will be my first year alone. Kinder is all day and Kaden starts this year. I am excited but sad too. I won't know what to do with myself at first. Matt and I plan to go to breakfast that first day of school.
Your kids are so grown up, it's amazing to me how much they've changed.
Did I tell you I am in RS now, not primary anymore, big change for me.