So I’m just sitting down at my computer for the first real time this week. I’m so behind on everything! It’s crazy but my morning computer time is like a cup of coffee for most people. I don’t do well without it and the last two days have been crazy and filled with getting ready for school things. So today I’m restoring some balance. I know I won’t have enough time to get all caught up but at least I’ll get a start.

Both kids are back in school. That almost seems surreal. I’m very happy that my little guy got into the early kindergarten program of our school district but I’m pretty bummed about the commute to get him there. It’s not nearly as bad as it could be, not even as bad as it was when I took my daughter to a different school her second grade year, but it’s enough. Just having to plan the morning routines to allow for all the unknowns of traffic, etc. can be a strain. This morning we just made it in time to his classroom because there were about 4 miles of cars parked everywhere around his school. We had to hurry with the walk to get there on time and the first/only thing he said when he got to the classroom was how tired he was from walking because there were too many cars! His teacher seems to be a really nice and I think they’ll hit it off great. She’s got more of a grandmother’s love and touch which tells me she’s been at this a long time and she’s in it because her heart is in the kids. In fact this morning the handout she gave each parent as she placed a name tag on their child was called “Whose Child is this?” It’s too precious not to share:

“Whose child is this?” I asked one day,
Seeing a little one out at play.
“Mine” said the parent with a tender smile.
“Mine to keep a little while,
To bathe his hands and comb his hair,
To tell him what he is to wear,
To prepare him that he may always be good,
And each day do the things he should.”

“Whose child is this?” I asked again,
As the door opened and someone came in.
“Mine”, said the teacher with the same tender smile.
“Mine to keep just for a little while,
To Teach him how to be gentle and kind,
To train and direct his dear little mind,
To help him live by every rule,
And get the best he can from school.”

“Whose child is this?” I asked once more,
Just as the little one entered the door.
“Ours” said the parent and teacher as they smiled.
And each took the hand of the little child,
“Ours to love and train together,
Ours this wonderful task forever.”

I thought it very sweet that she would be thinking of so many parents in this tender way on their child’s first day of Kindergarten. I think I’ve lucked out once again with a fantastic teacher for my little guy.

My daughter’s school starts just ten minutes behind my son’s. I knew she’d be late if I tried to take her with me to drop him off first. It’s hard to believe she’s already so big and independent. She waited at home for my phone call at 8:05 to tell her it was time for her to leave. She put the garage door back down with the key pad and walked to school. I’m so proud of her! The only thing I knew I’d need to manage was having her wait for a call to leave because she was so excited to go this morning! I’m not sure when they both grew up but they’re already leaps and bounds ahead of where I’m ready for them to be and I see no end in sight.

Yesterday we tackled my daughter’s bedroom to make sure everything was where it should be for school today. She set up her week’s outfits with such pride and enthusiasm. I wish you could bottle that first of the year excitement for later in the year when you all need a little shot in the arm. She’s getting a HUGE surprise this weekend that she knows nothing about. I can’t wait for that. Her birthmom is making a stop at our house for a few nights on her travel plans back home. It’s been 5 years since we saw her last and ironically Cidderbug has been talking a lot lately about wanting so much to see her again. It’s going to be a really fun weekend! And now I know there’s clean sheets on the bed and no hidden surprises under it! *laugh*

Well, my time has already expired if I hope to get the child free grocery trip in before it’s time to pick up my little guy. Some days I really wish I had one of those time turners like Hermione used to get more done.

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