Joe and I have always loved those three words, back to school! Post covid we appreciate what it takes to welcome our students back all the more! Life on Newark-Granville Road means life on a continuum. My joy at sending them to school has an opposing side. When Peter loaded Gretel with the final item (his bedspread that he swears he washed) and was ready to leave my eyes welled and I had that feeling. Of course I hugged him and was thrilled for him, but it took some time to take myself out of a funk. I am so proud of this guy, we both are, yet I'm amazed at how I live in this state of conflict and remain productive.
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| Peter takes Gretel to Wabash for Junior Year |
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| Sally Senior Year at GHS- Orville is her ride! |
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| Clare's senior year at Wooster! Bessie is packed and ready. |
And then the senior girls turns!! Sally headed off for her first day of senior year on Thursday morning- staggered start. All of Granville Schools report together tomorrow. I honestly didn't know what day school started, Sally was on top of it and all ready! Proud of our mentor, her class schedule, the rides she gives friends and her work on the field hockey team. It will be a great year and I'm grateful for the slow descent to empty nest status. We're excited and melancholy at the same time, well I am! Lucy is, Joe..hmmmm
ClareI reports of field hockey move in and classes, well I'm sure they start soon! We'll see her on Sunday when we deliver the overflow that would not fit in Bessie. She was quick to tell me this is the last time I'll do this. Hmmmm I think we may still help with her future moves, we'll see. It is a milestone we embrace and savor!
Senior year, we've been saying we recognize this year isn't our own. The schedule will be set by when senior day is for field hockey and lacrosse x two- we have two seniors! I may need to coin a phrase for the last time mentality and explore this with a blog post, is it really the last time or just the last time, in this situation.
In fact while supporting my mother's move I'm headed east soon to pick up items she does not need and bring them home. All this proves the point about life being figure eights- we come and go from activities and people, crossing similar but not exact paths. Interesting times, emotional times and in my opinion definitely on a continuum!
Life on Newark-Granville Road is back to school, my class this semester starts next week. Denison's students are rolling into town with first year orienations starting Saturday! It is a very exciting time of year. Thanks for reading, sharing the twists and turns and happenings helps me process and I end so grateful for these strong, confident, independent children. Joe's text sums it up- work hard and be kind and you will accomplish great things!
1 comment:
I feel your "sadness" - I still feel that way when Amanda heads back home. As for the "this is the last time you'll move me" - I doubt it! I have helped move 5 more times since college!! As for all of the "lasts" - like traveling for games - we got over that rather quickly and enjoyed "traveling" to more interesting locations!! (by the way - Chris is a DTD too!)
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