First off, I’m guest blogging over at David N. Walker’s blog. Come by and let’s talk memories!
My kids have gone back to school. Already!
Bailey was indifferent, only excited about her dry erase board and mirror. So rolling my eyes right now.
Myles was pumped. He had his new Transformers backback and “fresh” markers. 🙂 His teacher is new this year. I told him to try and abstain from breaking her in too soon.
I dropped Bailey off. 7th grade. I pulled away and teared up. When did my baby become a jr. high student?
As I drove to Myles’s school he asked, “So is 2nd grade going to be hard? Will I know everything?” Same thing he asked about 1st grade.
“Not everything, sweetie. But that’s what you have a teacher for–to help you learn new things. Not everything will be easy, but that’s why you do your best and study–“
He cuts me off with his deadpan tone. “Mom, is this a speech?”
Well, there went that. “No, I was encouraging you.”
“Sounds like a speech.”
I turned the volume up on the radio and the rest of the ride we listened to Jesus Culture. Love me some Kim Walker.
He refused to let me walk him up. “I’m 7, Mom.”
“Okay. Have a good day. Try to listen and–” I smiled. “Have fun.” That last statement could be dangerous.
But man, I loved going back to school!
I loved new clothes, shoes, and supplies. I loved seeing all my friends again…because the day before had been too long. School was enjoyable for me. A new year, new teacher/s, new adventures. I’ve only been kicked off the bus twice and detention once!
I’m thankful my son doesn’t ride the bus. Eventually, detention will be inevitable. I’m preparing now.
I’m leaving you with a clip from one of my favorite movies. Billy Madison. I’m sorry, I can’t get enough of Adam Sandler.
Did you like going back to school? What did you love most?
I loved going back to school when I was a child – new clothes, shoes, and crayons. I miss my big box of 64 Crayola crayons. The colors aren't the same anymore.
It's strange how soon school seems to start every year. Here, the kids have a few more weeks. When I was little, we didn't go back to school until the day after Labor Day.
So amazing how fast our kids grow up!
I loved it until about 5th grade when I started to learn how nasty girls can be. Then I loved it again in college.
Mine don't go for another month yet. Crazy, huh?!
~ Wendy
I loved going back to school! I still love school supplies (I guess they're called office supplies for me now, huh?). The colors, the feel of paper and the look of a hole bunch of pens and highlighters in a big pen holder.
Whew!
And I can totally see you getting kicked off the bus! Twice!
Homework! 🙂 Yes I'm one of those crazy kids who LOVED homework 🙂
New school supplies, and getting to see my friends again.
We won't start here for a couple of weeks. No point in trying to homeschool the boy when the girl hasn't left for college yet.
What is it about fresh, new school supplies! I'm the same way…love them! But I don't know why.
I'm praying my kiddos always want me to walk them to their door. (Wishful thinking, I know.)
My daughter starts kindergarten in two weeks. She's counting down the days, and I'm totally depressed, lol. I know she's more than ready, but the years have gone by so fast!
I was nervous, but, yes, I always looked forward to going back. My kids still have a month more off, then our oldest starts University and our youngest highschool. My the years do fly!
Jesse, I blogged about the first day of school today, too. =) I loved heading back each year. In my world, the first day of school rivaled Christmas and my birthday. Wearing new clothes, seeing my friends again, finding out who my teacher was. Aah! Memories.
Hey everyone! It's been a wild day today. I've hardly made it to your online homes, but I'll catch up over the weekend.
Looks like we all loved going to back to school! I wonder if it's the writer in us…maybe a little? 🙂
Have a great weekend, guys!
going back to school made me way too nervous to get excited
I loved it when I was young and I still love it now. I am starting my Master's Degree next week and cannot wait for classes to start. I have always been the nerd and will probably always be proud of it.