success!

Another successful first-day-of-school send off...
I am so thankful my kids like school. Camden might tell you otherwise... but the thing is, he really enjoys learning, and school is a great place to do just that. I was greeted with smiling faces after their long first day... and a few new supply lists! As the evening wore on we heard stories of the day and tidbits about teachers and friends... and it was as much fun to listen as it was to see the joy in their eyes. This morning they are moving a bit more slowly... but when you stay up a bit later to organize all of your new supplies, that is likely to happen. Laura is hoping that today they will start working with clay in her ceramics class. I hope so, too... because it sounds like fun. But really... I am just hoping... that tonight will be homework-free once again!

whether i am ready... or not

Tomorrow I will be up before the sun. No, not an uncommon occurrence for me... but it seems as thought it has been ages since I have had to be up and keeping my kids on task. I love summer vacation. I love everything about it. And honestly, I am not quite ready to send them back. Yes, I lost a week... but I think that even with that week, I might not be ready. But they have to learn. And I cannot imagine handling that homeschooling thing that others gracefully embrace. And so... they will go back to school. Tomorrow. And before too long, we will be in the midst of all the running around that comes with it. But as I mentioned to my friend, Jenn... the summer flew by so quickly that Christmas break will probably be here before we know it!