This year's beginning of school

  The moving truck pulled out of our new drive way just 35 hours before the first bus pulled up for the first day of school.  Not going to lie...that was R.O.U.G.H.  I was very adamant however, that things would be ready for them.  We had clothes packed in suitcases so as not to get misplaced and their backpacks were a priority in knowing, always, where they were.  And I might even say from an emotional standpoint, that being so unbelievably crazy busy the weekend before didn't leave me much time to dwell on the changes...no time to worry about them.

That didn't stop the tears from being shed the morning of school though.  Don't worry, only by me!  My first huge leap of faith was putting them on the school bus.  Someone else was driving my babies to school???  Then of course, for Catherine and Thomas, was the fact that EVERYTHING was completely new to them...even the lunch routines which were so automatic at the old school...everything.  I was, in some ways, grateful that I needed to drive back to the old house and that I spent the day packing and cleaning there.  It gave no time to be sad or melancholy about the changes.

I picked Catherine up from school (Robert had cross country practice) and she was so excited about her day.  She made a new friend and enjoyed everything about her day.  She was incredibly responsible with all of the forms that needed to be turned in, and overall she just had a great day.  I was so glad to have at least one of my kiddos back with me!  It was another two hours before I could get Thomas off the bus.  When he saw me out the window his face absolutely lit up, and he began to wave.  He almost ran off the bus and ran to me and threw his arms around me for a big hug.  He announced that he'd had a "fabulous" day, and I was so grateful.  Robert also reported a great first day (which as much enthusiasm/excitement an almost fourteen-year-old can muster...and don't be surprised how little that is) and our first week went smoothly.  In all honestly, I think I had more problem with the changes then the kids!

Updated:  I for got to mention...the beginning of our school year was so insane I even forgot to take first day pictures, in spite of making sure I knew where the camera would be.  I took pictures the next day, but still not quite the same!