First Day of School

Back in May, we decided that they boys would attend public school this year. The primary reason is they won't listen to their teacher anymore (aka Mom). It has taken a bit of patience and persistence to prepare them for this transition, but on August 16th they were off regardless.

Peter is going to the local Junior High. It's crazy because everyday he has seven classes. The biggest adjustment for him, is waking up with enough time to do a shower and catch the bus at 7:10am. It's been hard on both him and Mom. There have been multiple days that he has missed the bus. He also ended up with a miserable cold (or was it the newest variant of Covid) and didn't end up going to school for 5 days. It has come back to bite him bad, because he is super behind on homework. Ah well, trial by fire. Brandon found this silly t-shirt on Amazon and bought it for Peter. Peter thinks it's pretty great. Peter is such a helper of people. Almost everyday he comes home to tell me what teacher he has helped during his free time. He would even like to be a Teachers Assistant next semester, if we can get his Math and English grade up. 

Luke is going to our local middle school. I was more worried about the adjustment for him, but he has handled it like a pro. He hardly ever has homework to do afterschool, and he really enjoys his band class. I am so glad that Bran convinced him to take it. It's been a spot of happy for him. His friend Landon, and Quin both meet at our house every morning to go on the bus together. It's fun to see them all talking and laughing and then walking to the bus stop together. We are lucky because the bus stop is super close to our house. 

The one thing I am most impressed with is Luke's ability to wear shoes. Since he is taking a P.E. class this term, he can't wear his crocs. It was a very sad day when he realized that, and we even tried to get away with it for a few days. However, after two weeks he is very used to his new shoes. He has also done an amazing job at getting himself to all his classes. I don't know how he remembers what rooms to go into, but He has handled it like a champ. He hasn't even had a single meltdown. 

Both boys are taking home lunches right now. Peter takes a pop tart and two packets of fruit snacks. Most days he doesn't even eat those. I am thinking he is going to lose weight from lack of food (he doesn't eat breakfast) and all the walking he does to get to his classes (they are all over the junior high). Luke enjoys the same two bags of fruit snacks, two granola bars, and small bag of goldfish, and three (never less, never more) baby carrots. He is a champ and will eat during lunch time. 

As for me, I am getting more and more used to having them gone. Having baby to take care of 3x a week helps. I also fill my time on Tuesdays with Temple gardening. Mondays are reserved for quiet time at home, or adventures with my new BFF. It is a very rewarding time in my life right now. I have so many blessings, one of which are these two amazing sons. I am grateful for the ways they are teaching me to be a better person.