Tuesday, September 6, 2016

First Day of School 2016/2017

It's here. The first day of school has arrived.  I will be completely honest and tell you that I am not ready.  I am not ready for them to go back. I am not ready for the routine that comes with it and I am not ready to fill the hours they are gone. We had an incredible summer together, and I would happily keep it going.

I know that isn't possible since I have no intentions of homeschooling, but I am also happy to admit that I know just how many days there are before their first PD Day (31) and Christmas break (108). I am already looking forward to those breaks.

Mr. K is going into grade ONE - how did that happen? It seems like such a short time ago that he started kindergarten.  He is a little nervous about it (now there is a little bit of homework) but I think mostly excited that he will have 3 recess breaks like his big brother AND get to see his friends he missed over the summer.

Mr. J is going into grade FOUR now - and that is even harder to believe. HOW on earth do I have a 9 year old?  He is going to be in a split 3/4 class this year.  He hasn't shown any outward signs of anxiety or nervousness, but I am sure there is a little bit of apprehension as we start the new year.

I have a great feeling about this year. They both have fantastic teachers and I know it's going to be awesome!

Are your kids back in school?
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12 comments:

  1. Lynda CookSeptember 6, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    Wishing the boys a great first day of school, hope they like their teachers!!

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    1. Ashley P.September 7, 2016 at 8:09 AM

      Thank you - yes, they are both very happy little boys

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  2. Lindsay GeeSeptember 6, 2016 at 3:48 PM

    Just a half day today. I'm also in the "I can't believe she's in grade one" category...and my other is in Grade 3. Time...she just flies. Wishing you a wonderful year

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  3. Laurie PSeptember 6, 2016 at 4:40 PM

    My starts JK tomorrow.....my boy, gr.12.

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    1. Ashley P.September 7, 2016 at 8:09 AM

      grade 12? Wow - can't even imagine

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    2. Laurie PSeptember 7, 2016 at 5:05 PM

      That should have said my girl starts JK. Went easier than I thought it would. My boy is still in summer mode, missed his bus today and had to walk.....live and learn right? lol

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  4. Judy CowanSeptember 6, 2016 at 7:16 PM

    Hope they both had a great first day of school (Judy Cowan)

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  5. ElissaSeptember 7, 2016 at 8:05 AM

    Mr. K is getting so big :)

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    1. Ashley P.September 7, 2016 at 8:08 AM

      I know - it's amazing to see the difference, even since the start of summer

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  6. Trina GoodwinSeptember 7, 2016 at 2:15 PM

    Have a great day at school , hope you have a great day and great year ahead :) (Treen Godwin )

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