First day of school chaos abounds even though social media makes it look like all smiles and eagerness to begin a new year full of experiences and excitement, new friends and schedule.
But social media skips the part where the parent is pulling the child out of bed, arguing about the what to wear (the froggy T-shirt was not the choice of the child) and generally urging some breakfast before the bus arrives or the drop off at school occurs.
The little people line up for their initial day in kindergarten or the first grade, hopping skipping, and often clinging to Mom’s hand like they are being sentenced to hard labor.
And then there is the parent who either forgot to pack a lunch – OR grabbed a beer instead of soft drink and tucked it into a lunch box. Teachers really love that one.
Or, if you are student, maybe half the first day was spent in the wrong classroom or when asked to share a fun fact with your new class, all you could think of was, “I like crackers.” Cue laughter from the class.
It is also possible for students to call the teacher “Mom” and having to unenroll, run away and spend the rest of their days riding the rails.
In any case, the first day of school can be both good and bad, but nearly all students and teachers survive without major incidents. They make friends, grumble about the first day of homework, but most importantly take a first or second step on the road leading to adulthood.
Good luck to all the Castro County students. May you have a great year filled with learning and laughter.