Back to School Feels

I have all the feels about going back to school today.  It's the first day ever when all the kids + me return to school on the same day.  A family milestone.  I think the kids are feeling all the feelings, too.  They are excited to see their friends every day, a little nervous about all the new and a little sad about early bedtimes and early wake ups.

We're all navigating new pick up times, new routines, new teachers and new schools. 

3 different grade levels.

2 different schools and school systems.

2 different school calendars.

And 12 different teachers.

20 packed lunches a week.

And more!

I'm so thankful to be returning to kindergarten.  Year 2 feels a lot better than Year 1. I feel more confident.  I love knowing lots of families, have made lots of teacher friends and am no longer a "newb" as my kids say.  I'm hoping my students from last year will come see me.  I know I can't wait to see their cute first grade faces in the hall.  We have a lot of new things happening at school this year.  I'm just thankful that I've got a year under my belt and I'm not new.

We're sad to say goodbye to Summer.  It was a really good one.  But I'm confident that we spent every moment together relaxing, playing, enjoying Summer break to the max.  I am very thankful that my career and schedule lines up so well with my kids.  We love our Summer breaks together and I love that our daily schedules are in sync.

Wishing my family and your family the very best school years!

I'll be back soon - hopefully Friday - with a round of up our first week of school favorites!