Thursday School

It took me awhile to finally post my previous post about the first day of school, almost a month ago.  The days have filled up with busy tasks and my blogging has declined.  Today a fever has set in for me, which means much TV watching for the kids and I get to finally relax and get some blogging done!

So the first day of second grade and kindergarten were a success.  The next few weeks have also been a success.  Noelle is fed up with homework, begs daily not to go to school, then comes home filled with all consuming smiles and happy tales of her day.  Pretty typical!  Max loves kindergarten and of course his favorite part of the day is recess and gym class!  He has brought home a handful of "outstanding day notes" and is loving the daily routine.  He wakes up ready for the day, no complaining.  Noelle says to him, "enjoy kindergarten, it's the best time of your life  After that, it's hard work and not much fun!".  She's a bit of an old soul at times.

While Elementary plugs on, Thursday School for Violette and Zane started on September 12th.  Both were very excited!  Zane also expressed some hesitation and I had a feeling it would be a struggle with our little Zanezilla.  Upon drop off Violette hugged me, and was off, like a pro. Zane was a different story.

I took him into his room, hung up his backpack.  I held my breath as the tears were not appearing.  I turned to give him a hug goodbye and then it started.  He screamed and gripped me tightly.  I pried his fingers loose and began my exit.  He followed and held onto the door frame as I was leaving.  I looked back and saw the teachers trying to release his grip.  His obnoxious screams filled the little school, but I walked out, head held high!

I had plans get some MOPS (Mother's Of Preschoolers) things done and I also had a PTO meeting with the principal planned.  It was nice to keep busy during this time so I didn't dwell on how much I was missing them.

At pickup I was ready!  The teachers said Zane did good, although he cried most of the morning through lunch (about three and a half hours), but the screaming did die down and it was mostly soft whimpering.

Well, it's been a few weeks now and both Violette and Zane are more familiar and handling their school well! I am thoroughly enjoying this momentous weekly break.  Tom and I were even able to have a date day this past week.  He took the day off and we went out to breakfast AND lunch!  It was a large chuck of time spent together. I laughed and smiled and was able to look across the table at him unobstructed.  We both needed our little date day.  It refreshed us and  made me truly appreciate the love we have for each other.

Thursday School is good, really good! :-)