We had a very full, wonderful summer but no matter how much fun it just seems to go by too quickly. It wasn’t easy and there was definitely bickering and tears (from all three of us!), but I will miss having these girls around and our adventures.
The alarm went off this morning and Annabelle hopped right out of bed and Gwyneth asked for 5 more minutes. New school year, but some things stay the same (grumpy morning, G!).
There wasn’t the usual drama, nervousness, anticipation of a new school year. I felt very at ease. The girls were calm too. We are really happy with their school and we have met their teacher and dropped of their supplies. We are prepared. The girls picked out new backpacks and tennis shoes, but the uniforms take away those new school clothes jitters and planning. They both have their own styles. Annabelle is quite sporty and has some new kangaroos (which were my favorite sneakers when I was her age!). Gwyneth is sparkly from backpack to tennis shoes.
I’m so proud of my little 3rd and 4th graders and know this is going to be a great year for them!
4th grade. Wowsers!
3rd grader! The baby is growing up!
getting out the last of those summer wiggles…
Annabelle is obsessed with Emojis right now. She even got some brainy emoji earrings for today!
Annabelle’s class has swimming today so it is right back in the routine and right back in the pool for them. She had to pack her swim gear and was feeling a bit weighed down. She will be back in her groove in no time.
I worked frantically while the girls were at school…because, well, that’s what I’ve done all summer. I did my best to take advantage of every minute. To stay productive. To keep on task. To work when necessary. To make the most of my time with my girls. The only pace I seem to know is frantic and honestly, I like the hustle.
I straightened up the house, worked through lunch and finished my daily “to do list”. Without distractions I was rather amazed at what I could get accomplished. At 1:00 I came upstairs from my office dungeon and saw this…
No more little swim bags hanging by the door anxiously waiting to go to the pool. No backpacks eager to start school. Just Gwyneth’s little sparkly crocks. Her favorite shows of summer. She has to wear tennis shoes to school so these favorites had to be checked at the door.
And then I got sad. I missed my gals and I felt lonely. I missed the noise in the house. I missed the giggles and the crafts and the endless questions. I’m so proud of the independent, happy people that I’m helping to create, but today I missed them.
I was nervous about pick up, because I was just so darn excited to see them and hear about their days. In the past, when I pick up they are exhausted and cranky and are typically complaining about something (the joys of being the mom, their comfortable place). Not today, they were all smiles and happiness. I heard things like:
“3rd grade is awesome!”
“This is going to be the best year ever!”
“I love my teacher!”
“I can’t wait to do my homework!” (What????)
“Want to read a fairy tale with me?”
It made my heart happy and we stopped on the way home for some custard and a little 1st day celebration. I’m so hopeful for this year and what these girls are going to accomplish.
Meyered...With Children 