First Day of School

First day of 3rd grade and 1st grade. They were so happy and nerveous, they both confessed having trouble sleeping last night, can't blame them when they get that from me. They also asked to be dropped off on their first day, which I gladly did. Can't say I'm totally excited, or totally bummed. If I ever get too sad about my kids growing up I just think to myself: You will have so much fun doing older kids stuff, or your house will be cleaner because they are gone, and they can also clean up better the older they get not to mention they are actually learning hopefully good things. I'm not exactly sure how I feel, all I know is that this is part of life and it makes me sympathize more with the term "empty nester."( and I shall move on before I cry.) This I do know that my house is currently clean and quiet because everyone else is sleeping, and it feels like too many doors have opened up for me all at once and the possibilities are endless.