I could hardly sleep last night. My thoughts were racing for both my husband and children. When I got up this morning at 5am I couldn't go back to sleep. I just laid in bed in the dark pondering/meditating/praying until about 6am. Today was the FIRST day of school for Eve, Esther & Mark. Eve went to preschool before in Hawaii for about 4 months but Esther never had that experience before. As for Mark, well he volunteered in my class before when I taught middle school boy's in Utah, but this would be his first time as a teacher and getting paid. You can understand why I was so nervous for my whole family.
Eve and Esther were so excited to go to school and meet their teachers again. They love learning new things and sharing what they learned with others. This past summer when they were home schooled by mommy they were eager to share what they had learned with their dad.
Poor Esther she had a battle scar from one of her sisters and her backpack was larger than she was.
Asenath had a hard time watching her sisters get ready for school. When she saw them put on their backpacks she started to cry because she wanted to go and do what her sisters were doing. Kept trying to let her know that she'll get her turn next year. When I dropped them off I didn't expect to respond the way I did. Yes, I bawled like a baby. I kept questioning myself if I made the right choice for my family and after a while I realized and felt reassured that they are where they need to be, in school. I don't have to stop teaching them at home just because their going to school learning can be around the clock. In fun ways of course. When we had dinner that night everyone had something to share about their day. I loved it!
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