The First Day of School

The first day of school means…

• Pop-Tarts for breakfast; this year’s flavor is cookies-n-cream.
• New outfits courtesy of Grandma.
• A backpack from a lost aunt.
• Never before worn light-up shoes and silver high-tops.
• Saying good-bye to summer with a heavy heart but an open mind.
• Pictures, pictures, and more pictures.
• Everyone congregating at the bus stop with nervous energy.
• Hugs and kisses from (and for) little brothers.
• Trusting others to guide and teach my family, like family.
• The calendar truth that the kids are growing up too fast.
• The impending arrival of Fall, which is the best season of all.
• Returning to a strict schedule regarding meals, naps, and bedtimes.
• Annual coffee date with fellow moms.
• A farewell to s’mores, sweet corn, and fireflies.
• Sharing two of my favorite people with the world.  (Please treat them well!)

What does the first day of school mean to you? Let us know by leaving a comment or sending an email to kelly@familyfootnote.com.