First Day of School Rewind

Monday was the first day of school, but since that is probably one of the most chaotic mornings, this post didn't get put together.  I have to say, I was most surprised at how emotional I was for Hayden to start school and how NON emotional he was.  Over the years, when we have started something new, Hayden has always been the one to be a bit on the teary side.  

Being that it was the first day, I took both Ella and Hayden to school while Mark took Macy to her school.  We left a bit early to avoid the rush and immediately thankful for doing so.  Ella and I escorted Hayden into the building to meet up with the other kids, but met up with his teacher in the hallway who let us go on down to the classroom.  Hayden just walked in without turning around to give me a hug, no kiss, no "Bye Mom", "I'll miss you"......nothing.  I was so distracted saying hello to everyone around me that as soon as he ran in the room, I realized that the formal goodbye was not going to happen.  At that moment I realized he was ready for this.  He was ready to spread his wings a little bit and show his independence in this big ol' world.  My heart ached.  Tears welled in my eyes and I felt a little more sensitive that I wasn't as needed as I have been in the past.  I would not want it any other way, I would not want him crying, being pulled from my arms, but at that moment, all I wanted to do was pick him up and squeeze him for a while.  My boy.  Getting so big.

Ella is a pro now at this school thing.  I think she was pumped to go see her friends.  We pulled up in front of her school and she jumped out of the car, but not without giving me a hug and a kiss and then waving once she was out the door.  Second grade is a big deal.  She is growing up faster and faster and that has been evident the past few weeks.  She has been very helpful in getting herself ready in the mornings without prodding and has also helped with dressing Macy and pouring cereal.  She is always asking how she can help me and takes quite a bit of initiative to do things on her own without me having to tell her.  I'm loving it!  Sure we still are having our struggles with getting shoes picked up and putting the dirty clothes in the hamper, but she is getting there!  Crazy thing about this new school year....she now has her first textbook!!!  Ack!

Mark and I decided we would meet for lunch together on the first day to recap what happened that morning. We laughed at the little things the kids said and went over how much they are growing.  I told him that if we think the kids are getting old, what does that make us?  True.  I'm feeling older having 2 of the 3 in school now.  So, where did we eat?  I knew you would want to know.......

LOVE!  Topped off the delicious salad with ice cream.....perfect lunch.

The rest of the week has been pretty smooth as we decided to let them ride the bus together to school in the mornings.  Most days I need to be on the highway by 7:30, so it helps that the bus comes to us so that we are not as rushed, running to 3 different drop off points.  I was super nervous about them on the bus, but it comes just to our neighborhood and picks them up at our front door.  Kind of wish I had always done this!  They think they are so big getting to do this and it gives them that extra boost of confidence that they are getting to school on their own!  Bonus for me is I get an extra bit of time for Miss Macy.

Tonight is Ella's first ballet and tap class, so I'm sure I will post about that later!  Hope you all have a great day!!