Back To School

Another summer has passed and back to school we all go! What a time of great excitement for everyone. Madison is now a third grader. Molly was began a new adventure in Kindergarten and Mallory started preschool for the very first time. I began another blessed year of job sharing with Jodee in First Grade. We had 4 open houses to go to the first week of school. It was a busy time, but I enjoyed seeing each of the girls faces as they visited their schools and meet their teachers on their special nights. Coincidentally, Molly's teacher, Mrs. Matthews, is a member at Pleasant Hill. So she had the chance to meet her a little early. Madison was excited about her teacher, Mrs. Huelsman, because her class last year had been reading buddies with her new teachers class. It was a comfort to her that she already knew her. Mallory was just thrilled to be in school. She walked in and got right down to business playing with toys. She didn't want to leave. Her teacher Mrs. Blankenship has been teaching at the same school for 32 years. All three teachers seem like wonderful women. Everyone picked out their first day outfits and we did the best we could to get in bed on time. I was so happy to be there in the morning to see the girls off to school. Molly was rising the bus for the first time. This of course was a very big deal! It was so hard to believe that I was sending another one of my girls off to Kindergarten. I shed a tear or two for Molly just like I did for Madison. It was even more of an adjustment for me getting used to Mallory being a preschooler. My baby is in school now! All of my girls are in school! Mallory's first day, it felt so strange being home alone. It was so quiet! But I don't have any trouble finding things to keep me busy. On my days off we walk up and meet Madison after school. They cut her busing this year. It hasn't been that bad. Eventually she won't need me to meet her and she can walk on her own. Mallory insists of seeing Molly off in the morning. I love watching her get on the bus. She is really enjoying Kindergarten. When I drop Mallory off at school I can't help but pick around the corner and watch her for a few minutes. She is so full of life and enthusiasm. She fits right in at school. Another year begins. I have enjoyed my new class as well. Many sweet kids and nice families. That always makes for a successful year. I wish my girls a happy and fulfilling year.