The first day of school! There's nothing quite like it. We're up, dressed, brushed, fed, and I've had my coffee. Smell that fresh morning air! Oh wait, that hot muggy air outside is far from fresh, and we have a smog warning telling us the air is dangerous to breathe. Fabulous.

I definitely get a little twinge of doubt or regret when I think of the first day of school. I loved going to school on the first day every year. The anticipation of a new teacher, a new class, a fresh start. The new clothes, new supplies, and sometimes a new back pack! Oh, and riding that big old yellow school bus was, of course, the highlight of the first day of Kindergarten. And where is Jeremy? Sitting in my classroom. His commute was a few steps. But sentiment aside, from the neighbors' stories and experiences, I know we're doing the right thing for our family at this point in time.