We have successfully made it through the first week of school with only minor hiccups. The kids and I were ready for school to begin last Thursday.Evan actually woke up before 7 AM and had eaten breakfast, washed up and gotten dressed before 7:30! (This is a miracle.)
Finn had a "Where is my locker key?" panic attack (he found it) and sounded winded when he called to say they had arrived to school. He had to carry in his full gym kit which included two separate uniforms because he wasn't sure if it was a Games or a PE day.
Owen was ecstatic to attend school without any brothers. This is the first time he has ever attended a school without a brother (or two) at the same school. He was also super excited to see old friends and it was heartening for me to watch him run and play with them. He was, in fact, so excited, he didn't even say good-bye!
I had a celebratory coffee with a couple of American parents and then went grocery shopping because our cupboards were getting bare. Now I get to watch the news vs. read it online, something I haven't been able to do when the kids were home because there is always some kids' show on the telly. I am also trying to delay dusting and vacuuming. Sigh. But I do get to make brownies because.... (see next posting)
Finn had a "Where is my locker key?" panic attack (he found it) and sounded winded when he called to say they had arrived to school. He had to carry in his full gym kit which included two separate uniforms because he wasn't sure if it was a Games or a PE day.
Owen was ecstatic to attend school without any brothers. This is the first time he has ever attended a school without a brother (or two) at the same school. He was also super excited to see old friends and it was heartening for me to watch him run and play with them. He was, in fact, so excited, he didn't even say good-bye!
I had a celebratory coffee with a couple of American parents and then went grocery shopping because our cupboards were getting bare. Now I get to watch the news vs. read it online, something I haven't been able to do when the kids were home because there is always some kids' show on the telly. I am also trying to delay dusting and vacuuming. Sigh. But I do get to make brownies because.... (see next posting)
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