new beginnings

Hard to believe we are here-another school year. First couple of days were easy, fun and exciting. Luckily only a 3 day week. Yesterday began the reality of it all-6th grade is going to be a challenge to say the least. Lots of tears last night and this am--lots of mouthy attitude and lots of frustration. Emma you have 2 of the very best teachers I know. Amy Arnold is your homeroom teacher-I have encourage you to discuss with her your feelings--overwhelmed, in need of slowing down-we'll see what happens. Lisa Wolfer is your other teacher. Lu had her for Kindergarten-she is trained for 6th grade and that's where she belongs. 
Lu you have Mrs. Finkbeiner-one of my favorite teachers. She is calm, relaxed and has been teaching for 27 years. So far so good in her classroom. You look so old though-grown many inches. 
I need to start praying for us! Without Daddy here for balance, we need to pull together and get through the next few years of hormones, heavy workload and life! 
I miss you at school and know SUV is the right place for you both. Its a wonderful environment that will give you the tools you need to succeed in life. After all-our job is to raise you for life beyond our nest here. 
I love both of you very much!! 
Mommy