So, today was THE day....a day I have dreamed of....and dreaded for many years...but mostly dreamed of!
ALL THREE KIDS ARE IN SCHOOL !
All 3 were a little apprehensive, Alyssa more so than the others. Alec still gave Mom and Dad a hug and kiss outside the school (almost in the bushes!), Alyssa readily gave out hugs and kisses, but we werent allowed to walk her into her classroom! Jenna, Shawn and I both walked into class. Jenna sat with Mrs. Greisz, the teacher assistant, and unpacked her backpack. Then Mrs. Haulsee helped her put her things away in her cubby. Then we quietly slipped away.
In the school courtyard, I stopped and talked to several K parents. Most were holding it together very well, except for two of them....one was in tears the other was whooping and hollering about her freedom (no, it was NOT me!) I will admit I got a little misty eyed after seeing the teary mom, but it was VERY short lived....I decided to join the celebratory crowd and offered bon bons and the soap network at my house at 815a.
So, from 8-3 I didnt know quite what to do....the house was SO quiet....its a mess, too. But I didnt want to spend my first day completing ALL the things on my TO DO list (yea, right, its been growing for FIVE years now). I did go for a run, took a long shower and then had a pedicure and went to the dreaded Walmart for a few essentials.
Came home with intentions for a nice afternoon nap, but made banana bread for Alec instead.
315pm sharp, bus 121 arrived. It deposited 3 happy, but hungry kids into my driveway. All three had a great day and are anxious to go back tomorrow!!! If only it can stay this way....
