1st day of school jitters

Wow, hard to say who was more nervous on Aly's first day of school...her mom's or the student herself! One would think that I as the stay at home mom (sahm) would be relieved, but the pressures have only just begun! Lord knows, her shirts and pants can't be wrinkled....the spray and wash once seldom used is now going to be purchased in bulk, and just packing the snack creates a spiral of indecision. Now the news is reporting WASL scores, reminding parents that you had better be kicking the kids in the behind to do their mountain of homework....or they will be left behind. Homework in kindergarten??! I fondly reminisce about the kids who ate paste, my own crayon diet, and the fun we had trying to create masterpieces of artwork with that rubber cement that had us all stoned by recess. Yes, it is a different era, one in which we the parents stock the schools with supplies (we are currently running at about $30.00 in shool supplies) just to get the year started! However, one need only look at the smile on this kids face to know that school is a brand new adventure, with exciting new possibilities, a time in her life that she will hopefully cherish and carry with her the rest of her life.