After 11 and 8 years, respectively, of unschooling/homeschooling, the kids are experiencing their first day of public school today. H just wants to be a Mama, rather than a Mama/Teacher. It has always been a big challenge for her, and I've always maintained that since the onus of the teaching burden has been on her that if she ever felt she needed to cease homeschooling that I would support her decision.

And I have.

But I still have my own worries and hang-ups about public school. I'm just hoping that the kid's experience is better than mine - more akin to H's. S was very chipper this morning, but N&M were more glum. They can't be in the same classroom, which is really bumming M out, and they can't wear hats, which is bumming N out, who is trying to grow his hair out.

Anyway. More big changes. I'm staying positive.