I think my children are handling the back to school season better than I am. K says second grade is basically just like first grade (which fits with what I gathered at the open house). You would think with 2 children still at home for lunch, I wouldn't get all emotional at lunch time, but I sure did D's first day of 1st grade. For me the jump from kindergarten to 1st grade is much bigger than the leap from preschool to kindergarten. It's a huge increase in time away from home that tugs at my heart. Of course, I did get all emotional dropping M off at her first day of kindergarten. Hubby has taken to dropping off children on their first day of school because I hate crying, but since M is in afternoon kindergarten, that didn't really fit with his work schedule. So there I was, trying to hold it together so I wouldn't freak my little girls out. I think that other little girl clinging to her mother and sobbing was enough. I was very pleased to see the principal there to greet the new students outside their door and to help with said crying child so that the teacher could focus on the rest of the class. Well played, Mrs. V. You are terrific.
The evening of M's first day of school was the PTO sponsored party, which was quite fun. The next night we attended the annual stake carnival, which was even more fun. I got to work the snow cone machine for the first time
The children are enjoying all the wildlife spotting on their way to and from school. Of course the prairie dogs are the main attraction, but we've been lucky enough to hold toads and snakes this week too.
Our first Saturday after school began husband went up the the church farm and helped them do some exterior painting. He brought home enough free corn and was able to give some to half a dozen neighbors. I am always happy to be reminded of the wonderful humanitarian organization our church runs! That night we got to volunteer to help with the annual stake family carnival. This year I got to help with the snow cone booth so my children were very excited to have me get them snow cones after they finished eating their dinner with dad. Hubby signed up for his usual 10 gallons of drinking water and chased the children around most of the evening while mom was off pretending to be helpful. lol.
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