When we celebrate things, our family has the theory of "go big, or go home." Forget having a birthday - we have a birthday WEEK, where we celebrate each day. Easter tends to be a month long (it's my mum's favorite holiday). Although Jaely likes to think her birthday is a year-long event, we've at least muted that idea!!
This is "school week" around my house. It's full of traditions, excitement, and celebrations.
We did our last summer "hurrah" over the weekend by going to Silverwood in Idaho. It only took one roller coaster before Jaely decided that she was NOT a "roller coaster kind of kid." So, we migrated to the water park for the majority of the day. After a night in Spokane, we headed back to Seattle. Ten hours of driving within a 28 hour period was exhausting - but memorable. (Thinking next year, we'll do our "summer hurrah" in Tacoma. Much better drive time.)
Today (Monday), we will be going into the classroom to get the last set of things arranged, and the last few activities completed. Tomorrow, I will be in (more) meetings all day, and we'll spend the evening packing our lunches and putting our school supplies in our backpack and work bag. Have to say, one of the things I'll miss most about the summer is having lunches with my best friend Jenn - it's amazing how many laughs you can have sharing stories over mealtime. Thinking Jaely will reply with a similar answer about her best friend - we love spending time together.
Wednesday will come quicker than expected, and I'll have these awesome 24 kids to help bloom. I'm excited to give hugs or hi-fives to my returning kids, greet the new students into our team, and share a laugh or two with the parents about "first day jitters" (including mine).
Remember to email me with any questions you have - I can't wait to see you then! Happy school week!!!!
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