We had our first day of school last week. All I can say is that it was a very bitter sweet day.
I have one child starting Kindergarten and one starting Senior year. I am not sure that I like being at both ends of this particular spectrum.
When I look at Madilyn all I can think is, “Caleb used to be this little.” When I look at Caleb all I can think is, “I am going to blink and Madilyn is going to be all grown up.” Its a strange place to be, having one so little and one on the verge of adulthood.
I will admit that I shed a few tears after dropping Madilyn off in the carpool line at her school. She looked so excited and so little walking into the elementary school. I almost shed a tear when the first bell at the high school rang. However, I decided I should save my tears for graduation. I am thankful that I get to be in the same building as my son for his senior year. I will get to experience this year with him in a way that most parents will never get to experience.
It was a good day, happy in some ways and sad in others.