Today was Aliya’s first day of school (first grade), and parent orientation for Adlani’s Spanish immersion preschool class which starts Tuesday. Back-to-School time is even better this year than last because the kids will all be in the same schools/daycare as last year, so even though they’re transitioning back from summer at home we don’t have to deal 
with the uncertainty and anxiety of new schools and unfamiliar procedures. I am so PSYCHED to get back into a routine, and it was great to see all of the teachers again. Aliya obsessed about her first-day outfit (note the color-coordinated underwear and Hannah Montana socks) and had a hard time falling asleep, but she came home giddy with excitement. Adlani is insisting that he hates school because of naptime. Aliya told me this morning that I love back-to-school time because I want to get them out of the house and have peace. She’s a smart little bugger. I hope I can disguise my glee until after morning drop-off on Tuesday.
Here’s one of my favorite commercials of all time which captures the essence of back-to-school:
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