The second day of school blues

After a big first day, the second day can be a little... exhausting. Bella fell asleep. At least she went backward instead of face first into her cereal bowl.

First Day of School

Today was the big first day of school. All three kids are going to different schools: a Montessori magnet public school for Liam, a fine arts/performing arts magnet public school for Maddie and an arts/Reggio Emilia magnet public school for Bella. We had to apply for the lottery to get them in each school and it felt a little crazy to apply for them to go to three different schools. The alternative, though, was to send Maddie and Liam to the same school - the Montessori school would have been great for both, but really wouldn't have served Maddie's needs for arts. As far as sending them both to Maddie's school - Liam's enjoyment and success in school would have suffered too much in a traditional classroom, so that wasn't an option. Bella's easy - I could send her anywhere, but where she is going is so perfect for her - minimal academics with a focus on play and imagination. What kindergarten is SUPPOSED to be!


I always have to show a picture of "that child left behind" on the first day of school. He's thrilled to have all the toys... and the water softener salt... to himself.