Goodbye Summer, Hello School Days

Summer vacation ended with a trip to the local zoo and a neighborhood pizza party. Brantley convinced her friend Sara that someday they would be zookeepers together. Scott was content on watching the animals from the safety of the other side of the fences.

The first day of school was upon us and I found myself anxious and unprepared. The kids however remained unphased. As Tim and I drove the kids to school, I pictured the perfect Hallmark moment. Long embraces, heartfelt goodbyes, tears welling up...after all it was Scott's first day of his school career. He said earlier that he felt nervous so I thought of the words of encouragement I would offer, my smile and the excitement it would make them feel about a new school year. But... it was not to be.
Brantley took off with a friend without saying much at all. Then Scott ran into the building like a trooper. The nerve! I stood there wondering why neither of them told me how much they would miss me or why they didn't stay to hold my hand and wait for my hugs and kisses. The moment came so quickly and now it was over. But wasn't this a big deal? And then I realized...school is way more fun than hangin' out with Mom!

The first few days have been great for them and don't worry about me, I'm staying strong.