School Is Back In Session

Going back to class this year marked a few milestones in our family. First, Charlotte started Kindergarten! She was so excited to go and did a great job. She didn't want me to walk in with her to her classroom, and she was slightly annoyed that I had Samantha follow her to her class, just to be certain she knew the way. Everything was great. Charlotte was confident. She said, "I'm big now, Mom. Just drop me off with Samantha in front of the school. And don't forget to come back and get us, okay?" Yes, babe. I'll be back this afternoon.

Samantha is a pro already, since she is in the fourth grade now. This year was new for her, though, because since we moved across town last Christmas, she is beginning this school year at her new school. Still no problems for her. She makes friends so easily and already has discovered that going to a school one block away means that all the other kids who are walkers live really close to you. Playdates for Samantha have picked up since school started!

Rachel's milestone was that she started Middle School! Fifth and sixth grades have their own building. She is on a team (four homeroom classes, there are three teams, so that's about 350 fifth graders!) and moves around to different classes within the team. Most of her friends from fourth grade were not on her team, but, not to worry. So far she has fit in with two other girls and the threesome has become pretty tight in just two weeks of school. Rachel has even already been approached by a friend of a boy and asked if she likes him, 'cause he likes you, te he he he. We have taken that opportunity to remind her that she can't date until she has a master's degree...

So, another school year is underway. They grow up too fast ...