Can't believe today was the first day of school.
And this was the only photo I got! It's back to work for me soon, too, and even though I love what I do and where I work and who I work with, I realized how much I could get done at home just by myself, all week long, during school hours. Today was a luxury, going grocery shopping and running errands on my own schedule, with just me to worry about for a few hours. Next week it will be back to constantly rushing around, dropping off the kids, racing to work, then trying to squeeze grocery shopping and laundry in between school pickup and homework, cooking dinner, getting the kids ready for bed, and finally taking a breath when we read our bedtime story. Makes me tired just thinking about it! But we really did savor the summer days, I don't think we wasted a single one. Even when I locked us out of the house last week in 100 degree weather, we managed to make the best of it and had some fun.
Today I sent them off with backpack snacks, for them and their past and present teachers, and made my traditional softies - reminders for the girls that I'm missing them, thinking of them, and waiting to hear all the stories and details from their first day in fifth and second grade.
Rebecca's last year of elementary school. Mind boggling.
My son started 2nd grade this year also. My daughter started her first year of Jr. High. I still get goose bumps and can't believe she is 13 already. Hope their second day back was a great one as well.
Posted by: Melissa G | Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Look how tall they are! I totally understand about having the time of the day to run errands and stay sane!
Posted by: Carol | Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10:22 PM
OH MY GOSH....where has the time gone!!! Well, from a woman who has a 33, 31 and 28 year old, I guess I kind of know! I loved seeing the girls. They are SO big! Wow, I bet it's been a couple of years, at least, since we've seen each other, huh? I haven't even checked blogs much so I guess I better get in gear so I can keep up. Love, love, LOVE the apples. Hope you get an earful after school. :)
Posted by: Liz | Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 10:33 AM
When did they get so big?!?! I can't believe J is going into 2nd grade. It's like I fell asleep for a couple of years and just woke up.
I hope you get into your routine easily!
Posted by: Beth | Friday, September 07, 2012 at 07:50 AM
Oh, Michelle! They are growing so fast! Look at them~ young ladies. I love your tradition of a love softie. So sweet!
Posted by: regina | Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 07:47 PM