FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: LITTLES EDITION

Today was a beautiful day.  I got everyone up and managed to make sure everyone was dressed and had roughly most of what they needed.  And I drove them there, and I did it all on time.  Which I think is a "First Day" miracle, because it is certainly not our all of the time norm.  I also marveled at the moment when I asked each child to take a picture, and they stepped in front of the wall and looked at the camera in turn.  It was sort of surreal.  And wonderful.

Everyone went cheerfully into their classes, which was really nice.  They were excited to be back, and it was so nice to drive away in a quiet car.  The morning disappeared quickly, as mornings tend to  do, but it was so nice to have the time and space to think and breathe and not have little people all up in my space.

Lily has been adjusting to first grade really well for the most part.  I think she is exhausted with the transition, but little by little, we are getting there.  She still LOVES riding the bus and sprints home once she's free.

The unstructured summer has had its perks, but I am heartily glad for the routine of fall!  We're glad to be back at it all.