So.....even up until yesterday I was so ready and excited for school to start. The boys have been fighting nonstop all summer and I have been ready for peace and quiet. This morning we got up and everyone excitedly got ready, we piled into the car and headed for school. When we got there the school had a huge banner welcoming the kids back. The principal had red tape across the entry and used a pair of scissors to make a grand entrance for all! As the kids walked in the school the teachers were standing on the sidelines cheering the students as if it was a red carpet event and the kids were rock stars. ; )
First we went to Taysen's class, he is in first grade this year. He promptly unloaded his backpack and put his supplies away. I gave him a hug and kiss and he looked at me like, "mom stop you're embarrassing me." (sad)
Then on to Tate's class and he got a teacher a few of our other kids have had and we love her. She welcomed him with a big smile and said, "I am so lucky to get another Nieman." She will feel lucky to get him, he is quiet and does not like trouble at all.
Last we went to Trey's class another teacher a few Nieman's have had. She is amazing and I know this year will be a great year for him. His last year at elementary school, then on to bigger things.
We are so blessed to be in the school we are. Our kids have gone there since it opened 16 years ago.
So as I left the school with my two year old, I felt a little wave of sadness hit me......as excited as I thought I was for peace and quiet, a part of me will miss the chaos and noise. Funny how you think you want something so bad and when you get it, you kind of miss what you had. So excited yes, for a clean house...and some quiet......Sad, yes......spending time with my boys and daughter all day.
But....most of all....grateful to have wonderful schools with wonderful teachers who bless not only our children's lives but ours as well!!
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