Today was a very big day, all three kids started school for the year. Julia is in 2nd grade, Lea in Kindergarten (very big!) and Nicolas started a new pre-school. We all went up to the school in teh neighborhood together to drop off Julia and Lea. It was a really big day for Melissa as well with the funky first day schedules and driving back and forth between Santa Clara and Sunnyvale (about 8 miles each way). She summed it up very well in a message to her parents which I have summarized below. BTW she abbreviates their names to J, L and N in the note.
"Big sigh, winding down. Did the whole thing... here is the scoop.
Julia first (we all walked her to the door, JK too). Met teacher briefly seems energetic and nice. Then over to Lea's. Parents allowed in for a few minutes. L got settled in her spot and started coloring. Mrs. Burnett said there was a meeting in the gym for kinder parents with the principal at 9. This was the first I had heard of it. Either missed the note in the packet or --- I dunno what, either way, JK had to get to work and I had to get N to preschool so we missed it. Turns out not much I didn't know except no eating with kiddies at lunch anymore. I think this is good from a safety perspective, but I'll miss it. Did it quite often with J last year...
Then straight over to Nicolas' school. Stayed for a few minutes. He was happy making a fruit loop necklace so I left. Many crying kids and worried parents. Thought it better I just scoot... Then back home dropped off car at home and walked to get L. She at first said it was good, later in the day she said not so good cuz she didn't make any new friends. Well, she was there for < 2 hrs and the schedule was tight. She will be fine and her teacher really is fantastic. We all know L is a bit glass-half empty at times!!!
Had time to walk her up to jamba juice though and get some 'alone' time which we both really enjoyed. (Hot, hot here today)... Then back home to grab some food and pick up N. He was fine, said he had a great day. We stayed and ate our lunch under the tree in the courtyard and talked with Jen and some other moms/kids...
L and N slept on the way home, I packed the pool bag and we ran off to get J... Saw Mrs. Hohman who's belly is getting big. She was so sweet!!! Do hope she comes back. J said her day was great and her teacher was really nice. Went over to the pool. Had invited Jen and company and they were there waiting...
Played for a long time. Kiddies got along so great and it was hot!!! Steve out of town tonight so Jen suggested Red Robin. We got there early so not too full. Kiddies were excellent. Got to have a margarita and don't have to cook/clean!
So back home now. 5:30 and they are fed, bathed and pj's on. Time for a movie and bed!
Tomorrow a little easier. Lea stays until 12 and eats at school then pick up J at 2. N and I can just hang out. Maybe go to the park....
Anyway that is the day. We have survived so far! Whew. Think this week will be a good transition week. We can still feel sort of like it is Summer but start to get into the school routine..."
Wow what a day! I must admit I was a little bit sad to see summer pass but I know the kids are ready to get back to school and we are ready to get back to a routine.
More later!
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