This time of year is a time of transition for many people. The days are shorter, the nights are colder (yeah!) and children are headed off to school.
If you are a parent, this may well be the “most wonderful time of the year”. Do you shed tears of joy or sadness at the thought of your child/children going back to school? Or is it you that’s going back to school?
I’m the type of parent who is glad that it’s back to school time. My boys have been on each other’s nerves for the last week or two. It’s just time. Truth be told, I am worried for their safety! (I’m exaggerating) I’m doing the “mother dance” and I feel extremely guilty for feeling like this. *sigh*
My oldest child began third grade last week. I was feeling just fine (as stated previously) until I sat down to type this blog post and realized that he is half-way through his elementary school years. Before I know it, he will be in Jr. High. He already doesn’t look like my little boy anymore. He is getting embarrassed to hug me in public, but will come upstairs for extra hugs and kisses at night and I LOVE it.
I have tried to capture these changes and associated emotions in this layout.
There Goes My Heart
(I had a fun time using the more "girly" Abbey Road Lucky Me collection for my tough boy)
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Designer: Amber Packer
My youngest child begins preschool tomorrow. He is thrilled beyond words! We met his teacher a couple of weeks ago and already have the calendar for September. He has been counting down the days, and knows that tonight is a special night. It’s all about him and celebrating the start of a new era in his life.
It is hard to feel sad at my loss when he is so excited!
Ready, Let's go!
Featured Collection: Abbey Road
Designer: Amber Packer
A friend of mine gave me a great idea. She has a special school album for each child. She scraps the first day, last day and any special awards in that album. She puts everything else in her other albums. Since they are all in one place, it’s easy to see their progression.
This entire week we will be focusing on back to school. We’d like to hear from you. What do you do for back to school? Comment on any (or all) of this week’s posts to win our Abbey Road Round & Round collection.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
