Getting into the Groove

So, we've made it through the first full week. A week that included a science quiz, spelling test and vocabulary test. Phew - I'm exhausted just thinking about it! But not the kids. They are taking it in stride. My daughter seems to have a new found desire to study and work hard. I don't know if it is maturity at work or if her end of the year math grade from 3rd grade woke her out of some state of study lethargy. Whatever it was, though, I'm grateful for it.

How was your first full week? Are your kids adjusting and getting back into the groove of school? And how about our new kids - are they learning the SUS ropes and making friends.

Share your stories. We'd love to hear from you!

The First Day!!

I can't exactly say that today snuck up on me, but it seems like it did. I woke up in terror thinking we had forgotten to get school shoes and any supplies. Once I emerged from my nightmare, I stumbled to the shower, only to hear a faint tapping on the door. It was my daughter, up and ready to get moving an hour before her alarm clock was set to ring. It was a happy surprise because last night she was desperately trying to get me to say "Oh, forget it. You don't have to go back to school. Let's just stay on vacation forever!" But I wouldn't budge (mean old mom!). So between her excitement induced early rising and my realization that we were fully decked out for today, the day was off to a pretty good start. Breakfast was gobbled and I was prodded out the door a full hour and 15 minutes before the bell would ring. She wanted to get there first! We arrived on the parking lot at about 7:15 and sat in the car for a while and then moved to the drop off lines. It was such entertainment for me to watch her greet her friends as if she hadn't seen them in 20 years. There were hugs and smiles along with bookbag comparisons and hopes for who the teacher would be. And then, the bell rang and they started to move into the building. Somehow she got near the front of the line and disappeared from my sight. I was so sad that I wouldn't get to even wave much less get a kiss or hug. But then I saw it - she turned and looked for me. Once she found me I got a thumbs up, a wave and even a blown kiss. Not bad from a new 4th grader! And not bad for "mean old mom!"

I hope you got your hugs and kisses from your kids today on this wonderful first day of school. Let us know about your child's first day. We'd love to hear from you!