Alec is "ruler of the
school" (6th grader) and Austin is a brand new kindergartner. I remember dropping Alec off at his first day of school, and all the angst I felt. How could I just drop off this precious little boy in a random building with only a few unknown adults to watch over him? I know it was mandated by law, but it felt irresponsible. However, with a great deal of trepidation and tearful emotion, that's exactly what I did. I watched his precious little back blend in with an army of other parent's precious treasures, and ...drove to work.
What a difference six years makes! This year when I dropped Austin off at his classroom for the first time, it was all joy. I'm so happy he gets to experience all the thrills of kindergarten! Free play time (although I doubt he'll be playing in the kitchen, my favorite choice when I was 5), new friends, new books, and new games.
I blinked, and fall arrived. September flew by so quickly, I can't believe it's October and the season of pumpkins, chilly nights, and Halloween. All the organized parents know just what their children are going to be for Halloween, but it's much to soon for me. I couldn't possibly get that figured out until most of the costumes (at least the ones my kids want to wear) are sold out. It's just about that time that Aaron and I get out shopping. At least we'll have a smaller selection to wade through. Three cheers for busy, disorganized, hardworking parents everywhere!
