Mine went back to school today.  They were dying to go back to school; this summer had seemed incredibly long to them.

I'll have a teenager this year.......it's not that bad (thus far, anyway).

Is Kole going back to the tribal school (sorry if that's not the right term for it but I can't think of what else to call it!)

My girls started today *pout* They are 4 and this is their second year of preschool. They were sooo excited to see their teacher and barely paid any notice as I left the room with their brother, who was trying to break free of my grip so he could stay also.

I have cried today, I don't want my baby's to grow up, but there is nothing I can do to stop it so *BAWL*

I'm not crying... I'm waiting anxiously. *laughs*

I have a 16yo (who really is a GREAT kid - although with normal adolescent attitude (grrrr)), a 10yo (who seems to be ten going on 16), and a 4yo (soon to be five).

They don't start school until the 6th, and I am SO ready for it. I love summer and getting to spend more time with them... but I also love only having to clean my house ONCE a day, rather than a zillion times. I miss my time alone with Noah (the four-year-old). He'll be going to kindergarten this year, but it's only 2 and a half hours a day, so we'll still get our bonding time before the girls get home. I also prefer the routine of the academic year. Everyone has a schedule and while it may be busier, I find it more calming to know just where everyone has to be, and when, instead of this haphazard schedule (or lack of one) in the summer.

We've spent a lot of good days this summer learning, growing, playing at the coast... but I long for the crisp days of Fall and the structure of the school year.

I've long since given up on trying to keep my children from growing up. I realized that I used to be always looking forward to the next stage... "Oh, I can't wait til she can...." or "If only he were old enough to..." Experience has taught me (and yes, I'm a slow learner...lol) to live in the present and relish the moments, because it won't be too far down the road I'll be looking back and thinking, "If only she still did this..." We can't live in the past, or the future. We're given today. It is a blessing, and I intend to enjoy it. That said, I'm still ready for the cooler weather and the daily grind.

Wow. I didn't realize that some kids would be starting this early!

Is Kole going back to the tribal school (sorry if that's not the right term for it but I can't think of what else to call it!)

No, I actually took her out of that program last March as she's been having some problems with her schoolwork. Currently, she's being tested for a learning disability, but she's definitely been making some improvement since switching schools. As far as the proper term goes, it's called the Anishnaabe Cultural Healing and Learning Program, but Kole and most of the others just refer to it as Indian school. hehehe.

I have cried today, I don't want my baby's to grow up, but there is nothing I can do to stop it so *BAWL*

I felt like crying when my girl first went to preschool... I won't admit to shedding a tear, though!

We can't live in the past, or the future. We're given today. It is a blessing, and I intend to enjoy it. That said, I'm still ready for the cooler weather and the daily grind.

I have a hard time staying in the present, and worry a bit about what I haven't done, and where things are left to do. But, yeah, bring on the Autumn coolness... but 'no' to snow! I can't face that, yet.

She has a good mommy.

Trinitie