The kids started school last Friday. I'm really having a hard time not having them at home during the day any more. I've never felt like this before. Usually I'm ready to kick them to the curb once school starts. Maybe it's that they're older and *easier*? Who knows.
Patrick did just fine on his first day of high school. Of course, it helps that he has a Senior girl who picks him up every morning and drives him to school. Yesterday, after his first full day of classes, he already had an hour of History homework. I am glad that he wanted to take honors history and language arts....I hope he'll not get too burned out!
Rachel also did fine on her first day of Junior High (technically...it's Middle School). It was her first time dealing w/ switching classes every hour and having a locker. She had no problems and seemed very confident. The only snag was that she "lost" the bag that had her gym shorts and t-shirt in it. She was pretty worried about it, but thankfully it was found and she had it for her first full day yesterday.
Alison's third grade teacher seems very nice. I was a little concerned to realize that she is pregnant. Alison does best w/ consistency and obviously there will be a long term sub in her class at some point. She was very proud to present me with her agenda after school yesterday. She's seen Patrick and Rachel have agendas, so she was pleased that she was finally old enough to have one.
Am I crazy that I'm already looking forward to Labor Day, so I get a long weekend w/ the kids?
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Aren't those feelings ironic? Emotions can be so confusing sometimes! Maybe the missing them is partly due to the energy that we expend as hands-on parents; constantly monitoring them, working with them, ya know...being "plugged in". This literally leaves a void for us when they're gone. I find it hard to make the mindshift to complete and total "me" time.
It's obvious that you cherish and love your family. Great blog. Thx for sharing! :)
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