How did it get to be August 26th? I swear, this summer just flew right by.
But here we are on the first day of school. It's probably best that we've been so busy, as it's given me little time to get all sloppy and sentimental, which I'm prone to do. But ready or not, off we went.
Neko was first, so we walked in together to her class. Her teacher has been outstanding this summer, writing letters and arranging play days, so it's not like she was being dropped into a new environment. Still, I was a little worried her last-minute jitters might turn into a full-blown attack of anxiety. But they didn't. She put away her lunch box and backpack and settled right into her groove. We got a hug and a kiss, and she was on her way.
Shep practically leapt out of the car when we arrived at his school. Seriously, we unbuckled him and he began a sprint to the door like I haven't seen before. We had to call him back to capture a few photos.
At the end of the day, everyone was tired and happy and eager to return, which I happily declare a successful day.