Where the heck did summer go and back to school
Where the heck did summer go and back to school
Where the heck did summer go! My kids headed back to school last Friday and I am feeling a little sad …and weird. Sad that they are growing up and sad that our carefree summer has come to an end. Weird cause it’s so quiet in the house this morning. Our unstructured days, sleeping in like teenagers and my way too dirty house is no more. At least until next summer that is.
When I tell people they are going back to school everybody outside of our area responds ” wow, so soon”. I know right! I should mention that the kids get out mid May and have an extra week off in October, hence the July start date. When I was growing up in the North (Connecticut) we always started right after Labor Day.
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So the twins are headed to 4th grade and have the same amazing teacher that my oldest had. Having that familiarity really helped to calm any anxiety they had. My oldest, is heading into Middle school. Yikes. Different schedule, no uniforms and 6 teachers! Other then those first day jitters all of them seem to be doing well…so far.
As a newb to middle school children, I hear organization is the most important thing a kid needs to have starting out. I will have to work on that with my oldest since unfortunately that’s not his strength. I do have 4 tips to stay organized and keep your kids happy during the school year that help us in our house during the year.
We also celebrated the twins 9th birthday today. When in the world did this happen?
When does school start in your area?
If you have or had a middle schooler, I would love to hear what tips you have that you used with your own kids. And now that my kids are back in school, I will be back with regular posts throughout the week. I miss you and I look forward to catching up!
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I’m always so surprised when your kids go back to school! But the summer truly is flying by! Oh, and brace yourself for the middle school madness! 🙂 Linda
now that you are just about done the summer’s probably go a whole lot slower. i hope you are doing well. you should come visit me!
Yes, July does seem early but I guess it works out well with those other weeks off during the year. We don’t go back until after Labor Day in NJ so we still have plenty of summer time left…although we are getting to that point we the boys are driving me a bit crazy! I will have two in middle school this year. It’s definitely a change but the extra independence with switching classes and all seems to make them a little more mature. I think being more accountable helps them grow up a little…not that I am in any rush for that! Your kids look adorable by the way. Enjoy your week!
Shelley
lucky you ! maybe it’s just me and not wanting to see my kids grow up but my oldest doesn’t seem to be ready for middle . enjoy the rest of your summer.
My oldest grand daughter starts Kindergarten next Thursday! I’ll be traveling down to my daughter’s house so I can be there to share that day – I think I’m more weepy eyed than my daughter but time goes by so darn quick!
hang in there Carol. how awesome that you can be there to celebrate this milestone.
My son started school last Wendesday. His district follows a balance calendar. They attend 8 weeks then have 2 weeks off. He will have two weeks off in October and at Spring break. Makes planning vacations through the year a little easier. However, the summer can feel a bit rushed.
i have always heard about this type of schedule and wondered if parents liked it.
It’s interesting hearing when you have the summer holidays in the States. Here in England they broke up around 22 nd July & go back early September. Since they broke up the weather has been rubbish!
oh no. i hope the weather improves so the kids can get outside and enjoy !
Our students start August 10th. I live on the gulf coast of Florida so headed back in this heat is ok with me. Although I don’t have kids in school now why not be in school in the hottest part of summer and get out when it’s a bit cooler?
I don’t know quite when school starts around here. But I understand different schools have different times. Wow, those kids are growing up so fast! Blink and they’ll be in college.
Brenda
Glad the trip is going well–love seeing the photos as always. who just basically took the summer off. Great job.