2nd Grade

I got a little teary as Mason climbed on the bus this morning.  At our old school, we walked to school every day, so Mason was super excited to get to ride the bus this year.  I'm definitely going to miss our walks on the way to school, holding his hand as we watch the birds or spot bunnies hopping around.  And, I will miss our walks home as he tells me all about how his day went.

Where has the time gone?  How can I possibly have a 2nd grader?  I miss my little helper already.  I hope he is enjoying his first day at his new school.  I hope he transitions well and makes lots of new friends that he will keep for a lifetime.  I hope he loves his new teacher.

I have to admit, it was quite a shock getting to know his new school.  It is SO different than school in Amsterdam and also in Oak Park.  The schools there are very diverse both socially and economically.  As I was walking around the new school last night for his ice cream social, I couldn't help but feel like it was a bunch of little clones walking around.  Everyone seems so much the same, like cut from a cookie cutter.  I have a feeling Mason will adjust better than I will, but I'm hoping I get used to it quickly.