Back To School

 

This week arrived faster than we had anticipated.  Summer vacation blew by like a breeze and we're already counting down to the end of May.  

My heart sank as I watched Bri and her neighborhood friends step onto the school bus for their first day of HIGH SCHOOL.  Talk about time moving fast, I'm not sure how we got to this point already.  She seemed excited for this next step and has already made new friends in marching band and cross country. Sadly, she decided to pack away those dance shoes and trade them in for running sneakers.  I'm okay with that.  As much as I'll miss watching her dance on stage it will be good for our bank account to get a little break from those heavy costs.  If you've ever had a dancer you'll know what I mean.  I look forward to seeing all of the things she'll do in high school but I do wish time could slow down just a bit.  

And speaking of time moving way too fast, Matt has made it to senior year.  It was difficult to think that he had his last first day of school.  I remember so clearly the day we put him on the school bus for his first day of kindergarten and now he gets to drive to school.  Ugh!  Since he's doing duel enrollment he'll be taking two online college courses in the morning and then going to the high school later in the day.  He was voted captain of the cross country team and continues to play trumpet in the marching band.  

We have now entered the busiest season of the year!  I'm just glad both of my kids will be doing the same activities and I'll get to be present for all of it.  

Right now I'm only scheduled to drive for one school and they don't start until next week so I've had this week to enjoy slow paced mornings and a full day of housework and time to myself.  My school van is back and parked in front of my house awaiting for it to be filled with teenage boys next week.  I'm sure as the year goes on they will add on more students and maybe even an elementary school run.  Regardless, I'll be happy when those paychecks start coming in again (and I know my husband will be relieved for that too).  

Say a prayer for my kiddos, if you will!  The high school years can be rough.  Also, this mama's heart can use some prayer for comfort as well.