Back To School They Go

During the last few weeks of summer I usually hear more than once from fellow mothers about how happy they are that school will be starting soon and that they'll soon be able to reclaim their mornings again.  I understand what they mean and agree that the idea of smoother mornings sound nice but I'm going to miss them. It's always bittersweet sending them back. This is our 2nd year at JME and we are optimistic about it. Maggie ended up getting Mrs. Hussey for 4th grade and Sam, Mrs. Kitchens for 1st grade. Our friend who was PTA president at our school told us that both teachers are excellent. Good news to our ears. The school year begins though with some disappointment. Maggie's best friend Morgan got Mr. Williams for her teacher and the girls are separated and pretty upset about this. Explaining to Maggie that this unfortunately happens  but that she will still be able to play with Morgan at school and after, just isn't working so well. Life lessons can be hard sometimes. Sam on the other hand shows no real concern for anything and is looking forward to 1st grade but I'm already having a hard time with fact that he won't be getting out at 11:30 anymore but now 2:45. I'll be missing my time with my little buddy but Amelia will no doubt keep me busy and at almost 5 months old, the fun begins.

 I often find them like this holding hands. School registration 8/17/11