I really feel concerning the second yr of major college as I did concerning the second day of major college – why did no-one inform me this may occur?
I imply certain, logically, I knew it could occur, clearly, I do know, however…
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It appears like the whole lot’s equipped for Reception – the 4 years earlier than it, the varsity utility course of and settling in, getting in to it, attending to know the whole lot. After which it goes so shortly and earlier than you already know it, the vacations stretch out luxuriously forward of you.
After which? You need to return to do it yet again.
However this time in 12 months 1, which looks like precise college college, no taking part in (not actually – I feel they nonetheless spend 90% of the time faffing about with paint and cereal packing containers).
And it’ll maintain occurring. Though a lot in the identical approach dad and mom of newborns look in horror at toddlers having epic tantrums within the perception that your tiny, harmless new child received’t ever be *that* large* or do issues *like that*, I view dad and mom with older kids who’re beginning juniors or secondary college in a type of ‘thank goodness that’s not me!’ approach. However we’re simply a few steps away from that step on the continued college conveyor belt.
Whereas at some factors on the vacation I’ve felt like I’m 80% referee, 10% caffeine and 10% ‘is it bedtime but?’ It’s simply been beautiful to all be collectively, with not a lot to do until we wish to. So going again feels type of emotional for many causes (is it this emotional yearly? Why did no-one inform me…?)
The primary factor is E is extremely enthusiastic about going again, which is nice.
However, meh, time, you merciless and sophisticated bedfellow.