Posts Tagged ‘back to school’

This week I sent my first baby to school. I cannot believe this day has come already! With lots of praying and trust (and lots of moments of doubt) we started her at our amazing local public school. She has been so excited to go to school and I know this will be an amazing time of change and challenge for her.

We debated for a long time what to do – homeschool, charter, public? As a credentialed teacher I really wanted to homeschool. I loved the idea of designing our own learning schedule and days and thought of all the fun we would have. (Of course I tried not to think too hard about all the work I would have to do!) She was very adamant that she wanted to go to school. I really loved one of our local charters, but would have to drive for drop off and pick up every day. I decided it would be best for our family this year to have the option to walk her to school and walk to pick her up.

I think it is that way with most things. We have to make a decision that is best for our family and trust in that choice. Although I still have moments of doubt, there have been so many reassurances that this is God’s plan. A friend’s daughter is in Ellie’s class, which has meant a built-in instant friend! We’ve walked to and from school together and it has been great to have someone to talk to about all my fears and hesitations and know someone else went through the exact same thing! Ellie has an amazing teacher– ok I’m sure EVERYONE thinks their teacher is the best, but it was really cool to have a parent speak up about …

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