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There are a few days a year that can literally take over life as we know it. It takes over schedules, includes rushing, yelling, dread, happiness and sometimes relief. My Mother always felt relieved when we went back to school. A few hours peace is all she asked for.
My children returned to school last week. My son could have cared less but my daughter took the extra initiative to be prepared with lists, reminders and constant nagging. Its amazing that she has to work twice as hard for worse grades and does so willingly without complaining. While others who have it easier, like my son will find a reason to complain no matter how easily algebra comes to him.
The first day of school took over the blogosphere too! Its almost as bad as Halloween or Christmas. Let’s take a look.
Gina is just starting out with her son.
“This morning getting ready, he talked about "when I am 5, and when I am 6" etc...then he mentioned "when I am 16." I told him he could learn to drive and he immediately got VERY VERY stressed about this. Driving..too much pressure...only 12 years to prepare...â€
Crazed Mommy makes the transition into middle school.
We got there with some time to spare, found a great parking space, and headed in for the first day. I went in with him because I wanted to make sure he had money for lunch in his school account, and that required a trip to the lunchroom. On the way there, I kid you not, a student was checking me out. What made it even more comical was that he was taller than I am, and had at least a few more years of growing to do. I giggled as I made my way to the cafeteria.
Susan is a teacher and she struggles with her summer breaks.
I really shouldn't complain. And especially not because I'm having so much spare time on my hands. Because I'm a teacher I don't have to work during summer break, or any school holidays. In theory this is wonderful. I don't even mind earning less so that I have more time; but. Here's the big "But":
Contributing Editor, Chantel Williams also blogs at Life and Times of Chantel
