Today was officially our first day back at school. Or should I say school(s)! We're in three different schools this year and four buses. Yep, this is a family that loves challenges I say! After the last bus came and went and once back inside and dishes and kitchen were cleaned, I found Nathaniel busy with his block activity, he loves putting things into containers.
Seeing him play like that made me think of this moment from 7 years ago when I got back home from taking my now 6th grade middle schooler to Junior Kindergarten for the first time.
First day of school - 2006
I remember there was this strange quietness in the air as the siblings who are left behind got lost in play. I can now feel my heart sink a little lower in my chest. Its not often that we stop long enough to sit in these moments, there is so much hustle and bustle going on in our homes that sometimes its hard to feel the tenderness. These little ones are growing up so fast. Hopefully the butterflies went away quickly for everyone who was a little more worried than usual this morning. Its all so normal. I'll sit and anxiously await each of their arrivals this afternoon. I'll hear their stories, laugh with them about their day, share a snack and enjoy our reunion for the evening. The first day back to school . . . its glorious I say!
First day of school - 2006
First day of school - 2013 - today!
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