First day…a little late

So, we have started school.  Mitchell’s first day of Kindergarten was unbelievable.  He was so excited and ready to go.  Sophie could not wait to get to Trinity to see her friends from last year and start 1^st Grade.  Matthew walked them in because I had my own class to meet and greet.  It was so weird to not drop off my kiddos; the only thing that kept me going was the thought that I would get to see both of them throughout the day.  What a perfect job!  After school that day I could not wait to find out how their days were.  The three of us sat on the floor of my classroom, in what we call our “family circle”, and talked about every detail of the day.  Mitchell had a “super, super, happy, happy” day.  Sophie’s day was great.  They both ate their lunches and made new friends.  It was the best first day of school.  I remember last year when we took Sophie to Kindergarten.  I cried almost the whole day.  Then, people told me it was worse with your youngest.  I was so dreading the first day of school.  I cried a couple of times while I was getting ready in the morning just thinking about the big step for Mitchell starting Kindergarten and Sophie entering the number grades.  Then, I quickly got over it when I remembered that I had to greet my little 4^th graders and their parents.  It was such a great day.  I love teaching at a Christian school…my team and I started the day in prayer.  It was so amazing to feel at peace and know that I had made the right decision to go back to teaching.  I get to go to school with my children, minister to families, teach other children and be on a staff with other teachers that love Jesus.  I have to say it again…what a perfect job!  I have loved every day so far. Although, I must admit…I am exhausted and  ready for Saturday.  J  It’s going to be a great school year for all of us!!!