First Day of School

First I want to say that I think the first day of school exists very separately from the rest of the school experience. There is so much media hype about this one day. The kids are supposed to dress up in the clothes their parents spent too much time and money buying for them. The teachers are trying to get to know the students and decide how long the seating arrangement will last before "Parker" tries to eat "Sarah's" glue stick. The parents are trying to stay just the right amount of time so their kids will feel loved but not mortified. The day goes by in such a rush that when the bell finally rings everyone stops and wonders why it was such a big deal.

All that to say my boys all went back to school today. I wasn't really ready for them to go until last night when they were all driving me crazy at the same time. Sebastian is still with the same kids he's been with since 1st grade (some since K) and has the homeroom teacher he has had for 4 years. For him today was like coming home. Sawyer has a teacher that is new to him, the school and teaching. She is a sweet energetic lady and he seems to think the year will be great. Luke had a fine day at school but due to a miscommunication on Eric's and my part, he sat at the bus stop for an hour and a half waiting to be picked up. Eric had a crazy day. He is teaching Sophomore English, yearbook, finance and middle school wood shop. He also runs the HS book store. I don't know what to say for him but that he needs prayer.

I will be glad in a few weeks when school is just the norm.