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First Day of School 2010

Posted: September 7th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: parenting | Tags: , , | 9 Comments »

This is my first attempt at a photodiary post.  Here are Jonah and Layla on their first day of school.  They were very excited.

Here is the peacefully divorced family getting ready to go to school together (with the stunning background of our garage).  Of course I am not in the photo because I am behind the camera.

We tried something new this year.  Jonah spent the night with my ex and Layla spent the night with me, and then we all met at my house to leave for school.  I think that worked really well because each of the kids got some quiet, undivided attention the night before their big day.

As you can see, Layla was feeling a bit nervous when she arrived at her first grade classroom.  None of her best friends are in her class so she was sad.  My ex, being sensitive and shy like her, was very worried about her, but I knew that she’d find the strength to spread her wings and feel comfortable.

This is what she looked like as we said good-bye.  I knew that she would perk up!

When we arrived at the third grade classroom, Jonah was already having a good time with his deskmate Kenneth.  He is my social butterfly and barely noticed when we left.

Doesn’t Jonah look mature in his new reading glasses?  He is so proud of them because he looks even more like his dad now.

So the update is that they both enjoyed their first day.  Jonah said he loved it even when his friend Zach gave it a thumbs down.  Layla said it was the best day ever.  I am sure that they will have more to say about this (and perhaps contradictory stories) but I am glad that we had an easy transition.  And as usual, I am appreciative that my ex and I were able to share it with each other.  Peace rocks!

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9 Comments on “First Day of School 2010”

  1. 1 Sarah Buttenwieser said at 5:55 am on September 8th, 2010:

    Well, PHEW! And BRAVO peaceful parents!
    Sarah Buttenwieser recently posted..Heart in Hand

  2. 2 Molly Monet said at 6:41 am on September 8th, 2010:

    Thanks Sarah. It’s the first step in what seems like the marathon of the school year, but I always like a happy beginning.

  3. 3 Jenn said at 7:04 am on September 8th, 2010:

    Oh, Molly. Your children are simply adorable!
    Jenn recently posted..What is Compassion

  4. 4 Molly Monet said at 8:05 am on September 8th, 2010:

    Thank you dear!

  5. 5 Steph said at 1:39 pm on September 8th, 2010:

    Thanks for the photo diary, as your kiddos are gorgeous! It is with MUCH thanks to YOU that I am able to report that my soon-to-be-ex and I got to go to Gretchen’s Open House together with her last week and we got to give her a fond farwell at her bus stop yesterday!!
    YOU are one of the MAIN reasons that I am not only able to tell her, but to SHOW HER that her family is not destroyed!!!!!! I am filled with gratitude to you for this gift!
    SOOOO GLAD that your kiddos had a great first day as well!!
    XO HUGS, Steph

  6. 6 Molly Monet said at 1:54 pm on September 8th, 2010:

    Oh Steph! My heart bursts when I hear that. Your appreciation is the gift that keeps on giving. I am so glad that she is able to have both of her loving parents together at such important times. Yay! Much love to you all-Molly

  7. 7 Justine said at 10:41 pm on September 8th, 2010:

    It’s so wonderful of you and your husband to do this for your kids. The marriage may not exist anymore but the family is intact. Peace DOES rock. I wish more couples would choose this route that you did with your ex. In the end, it’s about the kids too isn’t it?

    And speaking of, they are absolute darlings. Jonah has got a Harry Potter thing going with glasses. Too cute.
    Justine recently posted..Pumpkin spice and all things nice

  8. 8 BigLittleWolf said at 12:04 pm on September 9th, 2010:

    Your kids still let you take pictures on the first day of school – without too many grimaces! (Enjoy it… )

    I admit, I continued to take pics of my boys on the first day of school – just not in front of witnesses – right up until this fall. Complete with overloaded book bags, and Teen Rolling Eye Syndrome.

    :)

    Looks like a good day!
    BigLittleWolf recently posted..The Forest for the Trees

  9. 9 Molly Monet said at 12:11 pm on September 9th, 2010:

    We must have been commenting on each other’s sites right at the same time. I love synchronicity!

    I am milking all the affection that I can get from these two. I already see my son becoming so “cool.”

    So far it is looking like a good year for them, which of course makes me happy.

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