With my complete objection the summer officially came to an end today.
Why does it have to do this?
Our morning started off well, Alexa came and snuggled in bed with me and said she needed lots of squeezes before she went to first grade and of course I savored every moment. Robb was up and watching the news with his Dad thrilled to know that he was getting Toaster Studels for breakfast. Madeline on the other hand gave me guidance the night before that if she wasn't awake before 7:15 to please wake her up so she could be on time for school.
The roll through the house was in full speed by 7:30 even Madeline was up and dressed, I believe she heard some talking about Toaster Studels. (fyi: we NEVER have Toaster Studels) The hustle and bustle caused a tremedous amount of excitment and before I was ready to let my darlings go, we were packed into the van and driving to school.
We parked and quickly walked through the spritzing rain and dropped each child off at class.
Robb was first he seemed confident and happy, but I was given a quick negative head shake when I asked if I could take his picture in class and absolutely no public affection. So I let out a little sigh and hugged him tight in my heart and sent him on his way.
Madeline was next, her teacher was very formal, no monkey buisness, put your stuff away, read the board, and get to work. But a little relief came when her friend Derek, flashed her a gleaming smile and patted the chair next to him. (They were going to be sitting together). She smiled at me and waved good bye... two down.
And then Alexa ... she practically was bouncing down the halls to her classroom, just so anxious she couldn't hardly stand another moment without sitting in her first grade desk, which had a reading book in it. She took me right to her seat, gave me a hug and with giggle was off to coloring.
Kate and I braved the busy hall ways and out the front door a little numb trying to figure out what happened. She wrapped her arms tight around my neck and all I could say was, "Tighter".
And thats how it was.....
Madeline (5th grade) had a great first day, but declared that it was enough and was ready for Summer Break.
Robb (4th grade) was happy and so confident when I picked him up. He beamed and was excited about everything.
Alexa (1st grade) was exhausted, (I'm sure there was a fair amount of flapping), and everything was new, exciting, and wonderful. Not to mention tomorrow they get to bring "The Reading Book" home.
And yes Kate and I survived too. We have started planning what we are going to do with all our time together.
