tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post1193406841620663537..comments2023-11-03T08:03:15.599-05:00Comments on Killer Fiction: School DazeKathy Bacushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-36940715979207852682008-08-25T01:56:00.000-05:002008-08-25T01:56:00.000-05:00My son starts 6th grade this year and it seems lik...My son starts 6th grade this year and it seems like such a short time ago that I was taking him to his first day of preschool. He walked right in with hardly a wave good-bye. (I was close to tears) But one week later he said he didn't want to go back to preschool. He told me he was done playing with those kids.<BR/><BR/>He is already looking forward to school starting next week. I'm just grateful he still loves going to school.RM Kahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09625754646053162088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-25349184562071887392008-08-21T22:01:00.000-05:002008-08-21T22:01:00.000-05:00First day of preschool my daughter's teacher told ...First day of preschool my daughter's teacher told me to rein in my daughter - she was a social butterfly. Teacher's always right, right? I'm sorry I said anything to her because later I learned her teacher was burnt out and just wanted everyone to sit and be quiet. Despite that teacher, she has turned into a lovely young woman who just got married at 24. My other daughter I just helped move into her own apartment to go away to college after 2 years of community collge. I most definitely have empty nest syndrome.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-71408357168421272472008-08-21T15:33:00.000-05:002008-08-21T15:33:00.000-05:00Isn't it, Estella?Van Harden, the radio personalit...Isn't it, Estella?<BR/><BR/>Van Harden, the radio personality in Iowa's capitol city who narrates the poem does such a wonderful job that it's hard to keep from tearing up even though you don't have any offspring heading off to school.<BR/><BR/>This year it was particularly touching for me considering my last three just graduated from high school and are spreading their youthful wings.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by!<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-72385444928976379622008-08-21T12:58:00.000-05:002008-08-21T12:58:00.000-05:00~Hugs, Sandra~I've gotten used to doing activities...~Hugs, Sandra~<BR/><BR/>I've gotten used to doing activities with my kids, as well and it's like losing your little buddy, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>It's nice that you work within a school system and can have the same days and summers off to spend together. That was the best part of the school job for me. <BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-8407941432956886982008-08-21T12:40:00.000-05:002008-08-21T12:40:00.000-05:00My son just started seconed grade this year and I ...My son just started seconed grade this year and I still was sad sending him off. I enjoyed having him home this summer - we golfed, played tennis, went to the pool. I work in the school system as well, so I had the summer off too. <BR/>I'm dreading the middle school years. I think I'll worry a lot more at that time than I do now.Sandra08081998https://www.blogger.com/profile/06574101528471811032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-48974113796510780462008-08-21T11:58:00.000-05:002008-08-21T11:58:00.000-05:00Yep. You're right, Gemma. I'm certain I detected...Yep. You're right, Gemma. I'm certain I detected a disturbance in the supreme celebrating going on east of me, as well.<BR/><BR/>Still, what author doesn't crave those precious hours of solitude?<BR/><BR/>And when I finally get some of those, I'll report back on how it feels..!<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-86815225367980446262008-08-21T11:55:00.000-05:002008-08-21T11:55:00.000-05:00Yep, it's a poignant poem, Christie. And I think ...Yep, it's a poignant poem, Christie. And I think it's natural that mothers worry a bit more about their daughters on campus. <BR/><BR/>I just have to hope I've raised my girls to remember all the safety lectures I've given ad nauseum and to be aware of their surroundings, somewhat savvy, and to practice good ole Midwest common sense.<BR/><BR/>And not be timid about applying a strategically placed knee thrust when the occasion calls for it.<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-79467638931557247702008-08-21T11:47:00.000-05:002008-08-21T11:47:00.000-05:00I know one thing for sure. If I do have a case of...I know one thing for sure. If I do have a case of the weepies, it will be after I've gotten in my truck and driven away, bookmobiler. <BR/><BR/>And I thought of another reason my daughter could chalk up the moist eyes to: allergies!<BR/><BR/>Sniffle. Sniffle.<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-8205611655358167632008-08-21T11:39:00.000-05:002008-08-21T11:39:00.000-05:00Sniff. Sniff. Great poem. Loved it! I swear I e...Sniff. Sniff. <BR/>Great poem. Loved it! I swear I even heard Leslie pause in her joyous back to school shopping for a moment of sentiment. (Maybe. Either that or it was another snort of glee that we're one day closer to summer being over.)Gemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-4359491064694254962008-08-21T11:27:00.000-05:002008-08-21T11:27:00.000-05:00Ahh, Kathy,Thanks for sharing this. Sniffle.Crime...Ahh, Kathy,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing this. Sniffle.<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-2035820809812335682008-08-21T11:24:00.000-05:002008-08-21T11:24:00.000-05:00"~Bullet Hole who is determined NOT to cry" If you..."~Bullet Hole who is determined NOT to cry"<BR/><BR/> If you do your daughter may have to pretend she doesn't know you. Either that or she'll blame it on PMS. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-79135200321447164272008-08-21T10:54:00.000-05:002008-08-21T10:54:00.000-05:00OMG, Terry! Talk about long-distance separation an...OMG, Terry! Talk about long-distance separation anxiety. Realistically, I know given the careers several of my offspring are considering and their expressed desire to see more of the world than the Heartland, eventually they will all be off to new, exciting places. While I love the idea of visiting Scotland,(some branches on my family tree originated there)sending off even a 'grown-up' that distance from home makes me a bit queasy.<BR/><BR/>But you are so right to remind yourself that you raised a strong, independent woman who is ready, willing, and able to take on the world--even half a world away from mum.<BR/><BR/>Hugs!<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-17841129933643614572008-08-21T10:46:00.000-05:002008-08-21T10:46:00.000-05:00Just what a 7th grader needed to hear on the first...Just what a 7th grader needed to hear on the first day mingling with the big kids, right,Keri?<BR/><BR/>One of my daughters is very short, too, and I suspect she'll have to present proof of her age for many years to come. While that might not be much fun right now, I suspect there will be a time down the road that she'll enjoy looking younger than she is.<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-53049087251216953792008-08-21T10:34:00.000-05:002008-08-21T10:34:00.000-05:00Sending my daughter off to kindergarten was nothin...Sending my daughter off to kindergarten was nothing compared to sending her to university for her post-graduate degree. Like your daughter, her undergraduate college was only 45 minutes and many oops "I forgot" trips away from home. Now...from the Pacific Northwest to Scotland for a 5 year program. Well, I guess for all the bumps along the way, the world is treating her right. With only 2 years of university to go, Scotland is now her home. I guess I did my job right and raised a wonderful woman who is more than able to stand on her own. I couldn't be more proud of her, but the next visit always seems too far into the future!Terry Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709143995475498601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-43638419885872913982008-08-21T10:15:00.000-05:002008-08-21T10:15:00.000-05:00I went to a small school. Something like 600 stude...I went to a small school. Something like 600 students K-12. So, all the buildings were right there together and 7-12 shared the same building.<BR/><BR/>First day of 7th grade and a teacher stopped me and wanted to know if I needed help getting back to the elementary building. I was short, well heck, tiny for my age. Seriously, as a seventh grader I could have passed for a 4th grader with my size.Keri Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342480359177235075noreply@blogger.com