First Day of School

I sobbed . . . . Craig went with me to drop Connor off for the first day of school and I sobbed. I was totally fine afterwards but just that moment of dropping him off in the care of someone else. The thought that someone else will have influence over my child and many other thoughts and emotions got the best of me and I sobbed.

The picture here doesn't show my face (Thank goodness) but it shows Connor's as he is telling me that I shouldn't be sad because he is not sad. He had an amazing day. Luckily I got emails throughout the day telling me how great he did. I am so . . . grateful to be at the same school as my children because I know I'm only an email or phone call away.

So how was my day with my own students? Fabulous, non eventful. Second Graders . . . . impulsive, innocent, teeth missing, darlings who want to share everything with you. I love the laid back, no stress, innocence of Second Grade. I do miss my Fifth Graders but I loved leaving at 3:45 today and not having all that material to cover and plan for.

So far here is the difference I see and feel coming back to work now that I have children. Yes, it is different. I was not nervous today for the first day of school. Before when I didn't have children of my own it was my world - my life revolved around school. Now, not so much. I'm just not as invested. I loved my students today but I am detached. I have different priorities. I enjoyed my day but I was ready to go and hear about Connor's day and spend time with my other children and husband. Just different. Now it's off to make lunches for tomorrow!