First Day of School!

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Today was it. And there is some grieving to be done. But let's begin with the highlights.

Everyone had a different reaction. Turism mentioned how much she really liked this summer. She played, almost every day, with her best friend Mary, who lives up the street. She read a lot. Neither of those things will she have time to do much now that school has started. She only has 4 other kids in her classroom this year and she hopes to have some friends in the mix. She is hopeful but wasn't thrilled about returning to work :).

Bitsu was matter-of-fact. She just had this last week off to hangout with her sisters and is back to routine. She got right back into it and has been very diligent all day. She seems to be indifferent. One thing I have sure loved about her is there is not an envious bone in her body. Last night she prayed for Tihi to have a wonderful first day and that she would do well. You would think that she would be angry about Tihi going instead of her but she isn't. She has been nothing but supportive, which is awesome.

Tihi is absolutely thrilled. She couldn't wait, talked about it all the time and was so excited. She was more subdued once she actually got to school and was around people but that's her personality. She is much more the observer and holds back, watching everyone else. She is in a class of 12 total and it seems like such a great mix of kids. I think it's going to be a great year for her!!

And I am grieving the loss of the kids around the house and the help that they provide. One reason this summer was so relaxing was because we all shared the load. Suddenly, all three of my helpers are gone (even though Bitsu is here, I don't disturb her) and I am stuck with 2 young kids! How do people do it??!!! I found myself running around all morning: changing diapers, helping Carmen go potty, feeding everyone, etc. Suddenly it was 11:30 and I wasn't sure what I had done. Yikes! Soon, NAU will start up and our work will begin...I think I need a nanny.