Unpacking a Year

So I spent last Tuesday evening unpacking our school boxes so that I could be sure we have all of our supplies for our new school year. And I have to admit it was very fun.

All sorts of fun literature books and science supplies -- including a microscope -- and new workbooks and music/story CDs and art supplies and blow-up globes and maps came out of the boxes. It's always interesting to see what new things they'll learn for the year.

Both kids were dying to help out, but I wanted it to be a surprise for them...to keep their excitement for starting school. I did forget and blurt out in amazement that part of Emily's science kit included actual bacteria. And, of course, that fact spread like wildfire from Edward, who'd overheard me, to Emily who came running down to "see" it. Hmm... I'm not sure what she thought she'd see.

But you gotta be excited when your kids are so excited about school.

Sure, the "honeymoon" will wear off after awhile, but until then, I'll treasure their enthusiasm.