It’s the first day of school here today…a nice, sunny, not too hot August day. A perfect day for new beginnings.
There is something about the first day of school that always makes me misty eyed. The kids look so cute— excited yet apprehensive all at the same time. The parents (at least this one) are filled with mixed emotions, too. This particular Mom is ready for the structure of the school year, time and space to focus. Yet, it’s sad to say goodbye to the freedom of summer…the longer days, staying outside late playing, walking, riding bikes, and hanging out with the kids.
The house is quiet right now. I can finally focus without interruption…and yet, I feel completely unsettled.
I am sure that I will be the one posting this next Monday. This is my first year as a SAHM with boys boys in school all day. I think I need to become a WAHM just to keep myslef out of trouble. Or maybe I’ll just ORGANIZE my house while they are gone;)
Enjoy the quiet!
My kids went to school today too. It was a happy-sad day. They were so cute & grown up. Routine will be nice. I am hoping to suddenly transform into an organized woman now that I have time to work on the workshop homework.
Mine went back yesterday and your post says it all to a “T”. I work at home so it was the start of some good productive time, but I missed them. And all day I was thinking of my daughter at her first day of high school. Hope tomorrow is better.
I am jealous! We start after Labor Day… Enjoy the quiet! I know it will be bitter sweet … we are in elementary now!
I am jealous Aby! We start after Labor Day… Enjoy the quiet! I know it will be bitter sweet … we are in elementary now!
Our first day is tomorrow…and although I have been looking forward to it myself, I find now that I’m a little nervous for my kids…especially the one who starts middle school. I will miss the fun moments of summer, but not the yelling fighting constant struggle to keep the tv off and the bodies active…and boy oh boy am I looking forward to a little peace and quiet…and to finish a thought, and to work until I’m finished…
Amen to finishing a thought! 🙂
My kids started school this week too—after 10+ years of being homeschooled. I have 3 in high school, 1 in middle, 2 in elementary and one still home with me (he’ll be 3 in Sept). What’s your best organization tip for the public school mom with kids in 3 different schools? I have color coded file folders (hanging on the back of a door) for their “important” papers that we used when we homeschooled, and then I started a notebook with a section for each kid, but I’m wondering if a section for each school would be better, since we have so. many. forms. that are exactly the same……
I was a teacher 20 years ago…and my oldest did go to kindergarten, but she’s a senior now….my mind is not what it used to be.
thanks!@
jodi
Sweet. You love your kids, and it shows.
All of the back to school clutter is driving me crazy! We are in a new house and I need help organizing. The space I would like to utilize is our laundry room/mud room. Specifically, I need something to hang on the wall that has a bulletin board, maybe a chalk board and hooks for backpacks. If it had a place for papers too, that would be great. Any ideas on such a product?
I remember those bittersweet days. My daughter is now 26 – still going to school and married so she doesn’t let me buy her school supplies – LOL. The time passes so quickly. I usually had mixed emotions when she went back. Summer was fun and leisurely but the time to myself was pleasant too. Enjoy these years because they grow up too quickly.