Let The Wild Rumpus Begin

The first day of school for my daughters is today.

Emma's First year of High School.

Chloe's First year of Jr. High.

I'm not really sure who is more nervous and excited, Me or Them?

The first day of school for my boys is on Wednesday.

I suppose it's good that it wasn't all on the same day, although I am bummed I didn't get that first day of school pic of them all together.

Sigh...

But then again

Too much excitement and emotions for this old momma and my heart might have burst.

Solomon will be in 5th grade this year, and Isaiah in 3rd.

I can hardly believe how fast the years are going by.

A well meaning friend in regards to Emma starting high school said,

"Be sure you don't blink."

Don't ya know those kind of comments are ones that can send this sentimental momma into a tail spin?

So as we head into this new school year I am thinking about the book, Where the Wild Things Are. Let me tell ya why. I always feel when my kids go back to school that I am somewhat letting them out into the wild. I hope that they are protected from the bullies, and that God forbid they are not the bullies themselves. I also feel like I wish I could go with them, or at least be a fly on the wall to see how their day is going. Ya know, to kinda swoop in and save the day if they need me to. I know this isn't possible. Still, a Mom can dream right? The only thing that comforts me is knowing that although I can't go with them there is ONE who does go with and even before them, and that is Emmanuel(God with Us). I know that God hears my prayers for them to have a great school year. To make good choices. To have amazing learning opportunities.  And to make great friends. If you are a momma(or a papa) today who has sent your young out into the wild don't forget, your prayers go with them. 
And So with that being said, I say... "Let The Wild Rumpus Begin" Here's to a great school year to you and yours.