First Day of School 2009

On Wednesday (the day before school started) I started to feel a bit melancholy. The summer seemed to race by and it was now time to send the kids off to school. Of course, Erin was excited to go back, but Brooke was free with her descriptions on how she felt, "I'm not excited" and "I hate school" were a couple of them. I think her feelings were getting to me a bit and I was just a tad sad.

I wanted the day to run smoothly so I woke at 6:00 a.m. I worked out. Rex gave each of the kids a blessing. I helped the boys make sure they had all of their summer homework - or I guess I should say that I annoyed them when I asked for the 18th time whether they had everything in their backpack. I don't know why I do this, but I do. Then I drove them to school. Showered. Did they girls hair. Oh, I had a disagreement with Brooke first because she didn't want her hair straightened. Made chicken noodle soup for lunches. Packed lunches. Took two pictures (neither of which I'm happy about.) Put on Brooke's shoes. Listened to Brooke tell me they were too tight - brand new shoes, I guess that's what I get for buying them without her. Ran back to the house for an old and comfy pair of shoes. And as were walking across the school grounds the first bell rings. WHAT? My kids are going to be late for their first day of school?! You've got to be kidding me?! I had a sinking feeling. Rex ran Erin to line up with her class on one side of the school and I ran with Brooke and then yelled at Rex that he had Brooke's backpack. He yelled back that he would bring it to Brooke's classroom. We walked quickly to Brooke's classroom; no running in the halls. All of the kids were seated and it turns out that it worked out best for Brooke. She didn't have time to be sad. She sat down and immediately stood up for the pledge. And I didn't have time to feel sad because I was so disappointed that the morning was so crazy. No tears from either of us. I guess it always works out for the best.

One of the first pictures taken - not that good.


Walking to school with dad.


Brooke saying the Pledge.


Erin at her desk.


An okay picture taken after school.