Today is the first day of school for my boys.
Bittersweet.
I love summer. The warm sun, snowcones, swimming, sleeping late, spending time with my sons withOUT being on a schedule. It's my favorite time of year.
But, that time is over, and so begins a day of new beginnings.
For my youngest son, it's his first day...
~of 3rd grade.
~going to school without stepping in his big brother's shadow.
~riding his bike to school with his best friend.
~remembering his bike lock combination.
~starting to prepare for his first TAKS test.
~mentoring to his "Book Buddy" in Kindergarten.
~participating in QUEST (gifted and talented program).
For my oldest son, it's his first day...
~of 6th grade in middle school.
~going to school without his little brother tagging along.
~walking to school, listening to his Ipod, cell phone in hand---sans Mom.
~remembering his locker combination.
~switching classes every 50 minutes with 8 classes/teachers.
~without recess. He's SO sad!
~being the little fish in the big pond!
Anxious. Excited. Sad. Happy.
Memories, emotions, thoughts swirling around me as I sit in an empty house.
I miss my boys. Their laughs, outbursts, and squabbles fill this place with more love than it can sometimes hold. "GO OUTSIDE!!!" I yell, as the pictures on the walls shake and the stairs rumble, as if they will collapse beneath them.
But I wouldn't want it any other way! Their presence brings joy and breathes life into our home.
Only 179 school days left until next summer...
Look at you! You've been blogging for a week or so uh! I'll have to come back and read the other post AFTER my clothes are folded!
ReplyDeleteThis post made me tear up! I miss my kiddos too EVEN though sometimes they are at each other's throats! You are so good with words! That's a gift that I do not have! Can't wait to read more!
Hope your boys had a great first day! I can't believe they are walking and riding bikes to school! YIKES! They should be that old yet!
Love you!
K