Back to School 2009

All three of our children went back to school today. Reagan is in the big kid's room at daycare, Mason moved to the intermediate campus for third grade, and Connor is going to kindergarten. I remember when I used to say, "I will never be that woman," and now I am so thrilled to be that woman, although I prefer the title "Mom". You know the woman I am talking about - three kids, an SUV, soccer practices, parent conferences, and a camera in hand at all times in case something important happens. This morning I actually broke my personal record for "Mooommmm's". When I asked Mason and Connor to pose for a picture before leaving with the shiny new backpacks, lunch kits, and uniforms, I got two. When I asked Connor to pose on the sidewalk outside school, outside the door to his classroom, and with his teacher, Mrs. Zeleskey (who thankfully goes by Mrs. Z - Connor is still in speech therapy after all), I got two more. The final two came from Reagan who doesn't know what it means yet, but likes the way it sounds when her Bubbas say it and mimicks everything she likes. I even got an "Eemmilyyy" from Richard who exasperated by 7:20 but I thinking secretly enjoying every minute too. The kids aren't the only ones starting new schools today, I started at the Middle School today and loved it. After eight years of high school and high schoolers, the youthfulness and innocence of middle schoolers is refreshing. All in all, the first day was a success at the Meisel house. Hope everyone else had a great first day of school too.