Back to school

The first day of school came all too soon this year. Our summer came and went before I knew it. The kids were all excited for school and have great teachers again. Alex is in 5th grade, Trevor is in 4th, Ellie in 3rd, Zack in 1st, and Maddie in Kindergarten. Maddie did not start kindergarten for two weeks after the "big kids" and even though she was not happy about it, I enjoyed spending some time alone with her. When Maddie's first day finally came she didn't even want me to take her....she wanted to ride the bus. While I am grateful for her independence and enthusiasm for school, I was heartbroken. I could hardly believe I was sending my youngest off to school...Jim keeps teasing me about having empty nest syndrome already. I have kept busy but really miss having my kids home.