First Day of School

The first day of school has arrived. 

K was excited to be getting back to school. She is excited about her homeroom teacher and getting back to math, science, and literature. 

A was a bit nervous, she even told me on Wednesday - "I am really stressed about school". She was concerned whether she would have any friends. Her best friend from last year was switching schools and A knew she would not be there this year.  Needless to say she had a bit of anxiety as to how it would turn out and had fitful nights of sleep.  When I asked if she was concerned about the school work in second grade - she looked at me like I was nuts - and asked "Why - it should be easy - I know all the stuff!!!"  Let's hope she is right about that.

As we arrived at the school yard - you would have thought A was a rock star. Some kids greeted and hugged like they were her long lost friends. Then during class, she and a new little girl hit it off and apparently are best friends. She even got to show the new student around.

K also was greeted with hugs by a friend. They hugged like they had not seen each other in years (they had just seen each other 2 nights before).

Sigh of relief from me as we begin the school year.  High hopes that homework will be done without a hassle and kids will awake and be out the door on time.  First 2 days looks good, but the girls are probably just  lulling me into a false sense of security only to be tricked by them next week!! At least with the 3 day weekend - it gives me a break before heading full gear into the school year.