First Day of School 2010-2011

 The start of school brings joy and sadness

On the first day there is always such madness

From picking their clothes and combing their hair

And being so tired you start to stare.

I’ll speak on the excitement of this day

Though the kids who are returning might say

That today is the very worst day of the year

It’s the parents who wait for this day to appear

Finally they will get peace and quiet

Because the summer is much like a riot

With kids home all day you get nothing done

And they seem to argue with everyone

This is the day that you send them back

And hope their teacher's prepared for attack

Not all of it’s easy for mom and for dad

Because growing kids can really make you sad

That brings me to the hard part of this day

That’s watching your five year old walk away

They walk to the doors with one last look

And mothers hope that their teachings took

From outside moms blow kisses and smile

The tears have built up in their eyes for a while

But at this moment they start to roll

And the children into the classroom they stroll

The heartbroken parents outside lament

While the kids inside are filled with excitement

And through everything the good and the bad

It’s all to give them the same chance we had

To grow up and join our society

To make their mark and live happily

So push them through English and help them in math

Because Today’s just a stone on the path

And one day after all of your hard work is done

They’ll thank you and know that you were the one

Who pushed them and helped to make them see

The person that you knew they could be

 









 


 










My husband wrote me that amazing little poem especially for today and it pretty much sums up all I could ever say.  This morning, Stryder was an old pro at the whole school thing and I really didn't even think twice about it.  He ran off to get in line and find his friends.  He has Mrs. Apel this year, who both Ben and I had for fifth grade, 17ish years ago.  It's so crazy to think that my son is being taught by someone who taught me.  He is very excited though and has lots of friends in his class.  It was a lot harder for me, getting Shelby ready for school.  I know she is going to love it and totally excel but she's my little girl and now she's a kindergartner.  I'm pretty sure she's the tallest in her class.  She was super excited to find her cousin Olivia and told me earlier that she couldn't be scared if Olivia was there.  I'm still scared though.  She's getting bigger and older and pulling away, no longer my little cuddle-bug.  I have 2 kids in school now and time just keeps flying by.  As Soren and I left the school, he reminded me that it's just "you and me".  I sure am going to cherish these few hours everyday I get with just him.  It'll only be this way, one more year.