One of my nieces starts kindergarten tomorrow. Such a big milestone! She’s so excited, especially about riding the bus to school.
She’s been home with her mom up until now, so it’s going to be a big change for her. I wanted to make the transition a little more special for her, so I stitched up this dress and sent it to her.
It’s another Round Neck Dress, but this time I used some pretty Mary Trellis fabric from the Sis Boom Bell Bottoms line by Jennifer Paganelli, accented with one of my favorite polka dots. I wanted something a little summery but a little fall-ish, too, since she lives up yonder where they actually have fall before November. (Heck, I think they can even have snow by November!)
I’m a little nervous about the fit, since she’s about the size of a third grader (that’s what you get with two tall parents). Fingers crossed!
In the morning, I can hear the unmistakable sounds of a school bus making its way through the neighborhood. Music to my ears.
Yes, the boys are back in school, as of yesterday. I hopped out of bed Monday morning as soon as my alarm went off, stuck a pan of Sister Schubert’s rolls in the oven and cheerfully encouraged each boy to “rise and shine, kiddo!” By 6:40 a.m., the only thing I could hear were Miss L’s baby snores and Honey stumbling sleepily around our bedroom.
Thanks to daily cross-country practice, they don’t get home until after 4:30, so I have about 10 hours with just one kid home — and she’s usually asleep for the first three.
I love it!
Don’t get me wrong; I love my kids and I love spending time with them. But by summer’s end, the boys spend a ridiculous amount of time getting on each other’s nerves — and mine, in the process. The start of school means routines and homework and regular bedtimes. In short, the return of harmony. Well, as much harmony as can be had in a house with two teen-aged boys, a preschooler, two cats, a dog and the two nuts who started this whole “family” thing
