Last night was the Back to School Liturgy for Alex. They had a mass and after mass, we got to go see his classroom and meet the teacher. Alex got Sr. Margaret Mary - one of the few nuns who still teaches. She is a wonderful, gentle woman. Alex has known her since preschool so that's pretty cool. Alex sat in his seat and even opened his desk. He was excited because his desk was working normally. He told me that his desk in third grade was broke and that he couldn't lift the lid without the top falling off. Hope they got rid of that one. Crazy!! Olivia even took a turn sitting in his desk. (She can't wait to go to school!) We then went to the cafeteria to sign up for school things. This year, they have clubs available after school. He signed up for the Science Club. He loves to do science experiments. So I am pretty excited about that!! This year is going to be a big year for him. More homework and more responsibility. As I say, just another feather in his wings. (You know the saying, give them roots and wings? I like to think that ever milestone they encounter is just another feather added to their wings - one day, those wings will take them out on their own. I know I have lots of time but it seems like it's just all going so fast!)
So, this should be a relaxing few days for Alex. Jimmy took the week off to spend with the kids before it's back to the grindstone. Alex will start school on Thursday and go half days both Thursday and Friday. Full day will start next Monday. Olivia starts school next Monday so she has the whole week to reverse all the bad habits she picked up over the summer!! We will go visit her school this Sunday. I know she can't wait to see Miss Michelle and all the teachers. Preschool class for her won't start until Sept. but at least she'll be back into the daily grind.
Looking forward to a great year!!
ps: Please keep Jimmy in your thoughts and prayers as he begins the process this week for the Police Academy.
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