The First Day of School...

Today was my kids' first day of school. Today was more of an orientation day with them only going to school for a short time. My son started fourth grade and my daughter started sixth grade. My son is still in the elementary school, but my daughter began middle school this year. I realized today just how fast the time has gone since she went to her first day of kindergarten. (boy, seems like yesterday they were both heading off to school for the first time ever!) Last year was their most successful school year ever, and I believe that was due in part to the fact that I was at home with them after school. Not only did they both get the highest grades that they have ever gotten, but they also always stayed on task right after school. The best part was that it wasn't a fight to get them to get their homework done either. I will be home with them this year after school too and am already positive that it will be even more successful than last year.

To my kids: I hope that you have fun this year in school! Although I hate the fact that you are growing up and feel that you are growing up way too quickly, I know that you will have a blast this year in school. You will probably have even more fun this year in school than you did last year and you will learn so much! Study hard, be respectful and kind, and have fun!

I love you!