2016-2017 School Year: Grades 1 and Pre-K 2

And we're off!

I may have shed a tear or two in the week leading up to the start of school.  Transitions are tough for me, and I worried about everything this year. Letting go-- on any level-- is difficult for me, and in the days before school started, I quickly spiraled into feelings of sadness, anxiety, and concern over a whole host of rational and irrational thoughts!

But, during this first week of school, those tears have been followed up by tears of joy, gratitude, and relief.  Sophie's first grade teacher brings me to tears each afternoon as I see my daughter transforming in front of my very eyes.  So, now my tears are what we call in this family--happy tears.  

This year is going to be amazing for both kids! And even though I hate to admit it, Doug was right last week as he tried to console me.  Both kids will thrive this year in amazing learning environments.  Both kids will be challenged, nurtured, supported, and engaged.  Both kids will have so much fun, develop friendships, take risks, and feel proud and confident. 

And on their bad days, when things aren't so awesome and optimistic as they are right now, we will be ok then, too.

Annual Back to School party!

Plus, look how cute they are? How can we go wrong?!

(Sophie's First Day of 1st Grade)

(Cameron's First Day of Pre-K 2)