September 18 - Back to School

It's that time of year again. Backpacks are stocked, alarm clocks ready, mornings chilly. Tuesday after Labor Day, thanks to our governor extending the Michigan tourist season by mandating a later school start. September 6th, the buses hit the road.

We're 2 weeks into a new school year with a 7th grader, two 4th graders (Paige & Skyler are in different schools but the same grade), & a 2nd grader. The academic seriousness has definitely ramped up a notch, but the great news is that the kids appear ready & excited about it.

See, doesn't he look absolutely thrilled?

Anyway, we're off to a good start. Two open houses done, one to go. I'm already volunteering in a classroom, since Naomi has the same teacher Skyler had for the past two years, and we kinda have a routine.We're in the early stages, in which the kids don't want to be late & are still trying to impress teachers with their homework skills. Planners are up to date, without yelling. Ah, I cherish the honeymoon phase.