It’s the first day of school here today…a nice, sunny, not too hot August day. A perfect day for new beginnings.

There is something about the first day of school that always makes me misty eyed. The kids look so cute— excited yet apprehensive all at the same time. The parents (at least this one) are filled with mixed emotions, too. This particular Mom is ready for the structure of the school year, time and space to focus. Yet, it’s sad to say goodbye to the freedom of summer…the longer days, staying outside late playing, walking, riding bikes, and hanging out with the kids.

The house is quiet right now. I can finally focus without interruption…and yet, I feel completely unsettled.