Back to School

I'll tell you, it always seemed as if Christmas vacation was way too short. Being a parent now I have to say I'm glad when it's done. Schedules make everything run more smoothly.

I can almost recall the near depression that would come because we would be going back to the hum-drum of school and have to leave all the fun things at home until the afternoon. Now you need to remember that Christmas time in Charleston, SC was usually snow free so that new bike or the new skates could be worn out by Easter. Guaranteed that after homework we were out there showing off our new equipment.

On the other hand, going back to school after Christmas vacation had an excitement to it. It was like a fresh start. If the first semester wasn't so good you could try to improve the second. It was getting back with your school friends that you haven't seen for two or three weeks. Wearing the new outfit you just got.

I was probably not nearly as good a student as I should have been but I did enjoy school. I guess I've always been one for routines. When I get in a good rut I can just go along and get things done. I could usually pull out some decent grades when I was in grade school. Routine!