We had open house night about two weeks ago. This year we had TWO excited girls on our hands. Ellie was very excited to go see her room, meet her teacher, and put her supplies in the room.
Madison knew the drill, but was equally excited at the prospect of seeing her room and formally meeting her teacher.
The very next day was the first day of school for Madison. A 2nd Grader!!! How does this happen? They say it goes fast. Actually, recently, someone said that the first 12 years go a bit slow and then it zips by at the speed of light between 13 and high school graduation. I can only imagine. This year, Jeremy was on his own getting Madison prepped for school with breakfast, bookbag, and to the bus. And get a picture before she left. I had started my first day back in the classroom an hour before she started hers. He did a great job. (Although the sunnier picture was after school so we could see the outfit she picked out; it was a bit chilly in the morning.)
Madison is confident, loves school, and enjoys everything about it. It makes my heart happy. I work with kids who have a harder time digesting school academically. I can imagine the battle their parents must face some days. I also know kids who take education for granted and don’t put much effort into it. Madison really enjoys it. She even comes home and continues to play school some days. It blows my mind. And it reminds me of how much I have to be thankful for.
Two things she has shared with me since the beginning of the year (since I am actually posting 8 days into the year..): 1) I always thought math was boring, but it’s not. I learned all these math tricks today and it’s cool. Thank you, Mrs. Thiel, for breaking down the bad math stigma! 2) Today at lunch, one girl told another that she wasn’t her friend anymore. And I said, “Well, I am still your friend.” Mom, I never thought I would have to do that! Oh, how proud I was of her! The courage it took to say speaks volumes of the girl Madison is growing into. I pray for them to be the hands and feet of Jesus and love those that feel a bit sad or are left out. My prayers are being answered.
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