As I sit in my quiet house, the cat and dog are both
asleep on the couch and I'm alone. I know there are other mom's and dad's all
over the state realizing how quiet the house is with just the hum of the air
conditioner keeping us company. It's back to school time. I thumb down through
the Facebook posts of the first day photos, I remember to post the one of my
son who started 10th grade today.
They never know what to expect on the first day. There is
trepidation and excitement for him. For me it's "does he have everything
he needs?" Snacks. sharpened pencils, pens, graphing calculator?
When my daughter, who is living at home, working and
taking college classes, left for her first day, it was actually the night
before. She worked an overnight shift and then went to three classes. She was
rushing to get out of the house in time for work and realized that she needed
clothes for school and supplies. Luckily we had been to the DeMolay backpack
giveaway and she had everything she needed in one handy bag. She took that and
ran. Today, as she left for class, she took one of my many, many good bags. I
may never see it again.
I wish all the students heading back to school this week
and next week a wonderful school year. I hope it's everything it should be and
nothing it shouldn't. For parents, it's bitter sweet. We now have hours to do
whatever we want...(except for that work thing). We can also reflect on what it
was like when we were in 10th grade or a senior or in second grade.
I can't wait for them to come home to tell me all about
their day, their new friends and new teachers. I won't settle for a
"fine", "good" or "whatever." I want to live
vicariously through them for the first few days of school.
Michelle
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