Tuesday, August 31, 2010

School Days



We've entered into a new phase of parenthood, having two kids in school. Now it's only a few days a week, a few hours a week, but it's a start. The start, to more than a decade of schooling for them.

Miles has only been 2 days, and he has already declared that "school is a little bit stupid". While we have had no breakdowns during the checking in and out of preschool, when he is away from there, he expresses his desire not to go back. I guess that means I need to have a conversation with his teacher.

Elijah started Kindergarten, and he seems to really like Mr. Candelarie. But his start to school hasn't been uneventful, I got a call from the school nurse on his 3rd day of school. He's fine, and it added a humorous anecdote to Mr. Candelarie's memoirs (so he told me).

Meanwhile, I spent my free time on Monday going to the gym and taking my sweet time strolling down the aisles of Target in quiet. Reading as many labels as I wanted, not having to visit the toy section, and just moving along at a slow pace. It was lovely!

2 comments:

D. E. Fothergill said...

It is definitely the beginning of something good. Enjoy!! Bessie always celebrated the first day of school with coffee at Sears. Wandering through Target without issues is even better!

Stacey said...

That's me tomorrow!!! One in grade 1 and the other in morning Kindergarten. Kinda sad but they are so looking forward to it!!!