Here we go again... another school year begins!
6th Grade for Charlie at Fall creek intermediate, 8th Grade for Josie at Fall Creek Jr. High, & 10th Grade for Perry at Hamilton Southeastern HS.
I got up early this morning and made Grandma Zilpha's banana cake muffins for breakfast. They were still warm out of the oven when they all sat to eat.
It felt off not having Kaden here to send to school with his siblings. This all has gone by so fast.
I didn't feel as prepared this year. I don't think the other kids did either. I almost completely forgot about the traditionally chalkboard pictures. So grateful it popped into my head and I ran upstairs to get it. I had to scramble a bit before Perry left. But I got them all in. Turns out, there was no need to rush...
As if the whole community is feeling off, the buses were all late today. Perry has a new driver and she drove right past us. I called immediately to transportation, and they said they'd have the new driver swing back by. But she never did. This made Perry quite agitated! He absolutely did not want to be late on the first day. But he was. Sorry Perr. This year the kids buses come pretty close to each other. So I couldn't leave to drive Perr until Jo and Charlie got on theirs. But their bus was super late too. So I had them all get in the car to get Perry to school then I'd drop them off at theirs schools. Just as I was pulling out, Mr. Bob pulled up but it was too late. Our neighbor Abby told him to go on without us. Bah. :(
So the kids were all car riders today. I had to call HSE on the drive to explain why Perry was late, and they said a lot of busses are and he won't be counted as a tardy. phew! Josie's school doors weren't open yet. I worried about having to wait in that long line at Josie's school and risk getting Charlie there on time across the street. But as I pulled in, I saw Enu Jefferson with her and Gabby in their car. They saw us and waved, so I called her and asked if Josie could sit with them so I could get Charlie to school. I explained about the bus issues. She was so happy to have Jo sit with them. I'm so grateful they were right there! Truly a tender blessing from the Lord! I kissed Jo goodbye and waited until she climbed in the Jefferson's car. Then dropped of Charlie in time.
Definitely not at all how our normal first days go. It's been a long, strange year. Lots of wrenches tossed in the works. Lots of unexpected shifts. Too many tears and worries and changes. But also lots & lots of growing, learning, and leaning on the Lord.
Even though today started off stressful and out of the norm, I have a feeling this year is going to be better than last year. More calm. More connection. More learning. More love. More closeness with God. It's going to be a good year.
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