A New School Year

On August 19, the new school year began. It seems like every year the summer gets shorter, and the school year begins earlier. Remember the good ol' days when we didn't have to think about summer ending until after Labor Day? This year Christopher started fifth grade, and Kennedy made the leap into first grade. Kennedy had a rough transition the first week trying to make it through a full day of school, but her body has finally adjusted and she is enjoying it. Both of the kids love their teachers, which is a blessing in itself. Christopher is excited because he has been chosen to be a bus monitor this year. He went through a little training course on what to do in case of an emergency, including applying the brakes and turning off the ignition. He feels very grown up and responsible. I was a little hesitant for the new year to begin, but I have to admit that getting back into a routine has proven to be quite nice.