3 weeks until ...
By Dominique
@dodo19 (47336)
Beaconsfield, Quebec
August 10, 2023 11:43am CST
It's 3 weeks until my kids go back to school. Hard to believe that it's slowly creeping up on us.
My kids will be starting grades 6, 5, and 3. It's also hard to believe that this is my eldest's last year of elementary school before she goes off to high school. Feels like not too long ago we were taking her to her first day of kindergarten. Where the heck did the time go??
I feel like I'm going to have a hard time this year with that thought in the back of my mind.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50546)
• United States
10 Aug 23
I understand how you feel. It seems that I turned around and my son was 30.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50546)
• United States
15 Aug 23
@AmbiePam I was 30 when my son was born. I turn 61 next month.
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
10 Aug 23
Time does fly with kids. It seems your youngest was just starting kindergarten.
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@kaylachan (71908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Aug 23
Time sure flies doesn't it?
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@kaylachan (71908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Aug 23
@dodo19 I don't think anyone ever does. Are you and the kids looking forward to it?
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@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
11 Aug 23
@kaylachan They are looking for it. I am too as it'll give them something to do, but it will be a bit emotional as it's my eldest's last year. But it'll be good
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@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
16 Aug 23
@RebeccasFarm For the moment I'm okau, but we'll have to see when the first day comes.
@RebeccasFarm (90481)
• Arvada, Colorado
15 Aug 23
@dodo19 Aw dear friend hope you feel better soon I know how this is.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
11 Aug 23
I cant wait for my kids to go back lol my twins start middle school this year
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@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
11 Aug 23
@BACONSTRIPSXXX Same as my eldest two. Mine are happy to go back.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
11 Aug 23
@dodo19 My son is going to 5th and my twins 6th grade! They are very excited to go back
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@noni1959 (10113)
• United States
10 Aug 23
My kids are all grown but I have granddkids. Three are in regular schools. The rest are either homeschooled or already graduated. I'm going with my son today to school shop. It will be easier since they are on a trip with their mom. It will be a few days before school to get the clothing since one of my granddaughters have sprouted taller and lost weight. Pre teen. 
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@celticeagle (168420)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Aug 23
Kids grow so fast. I tell moms all the time to take plenty of pictures because as cute as they are in one stage it won't last.
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@celticeagle (168420)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Aug 23
@dodo19 ........I know how that is.
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@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
11 Aug 23
The days whiz by so fast, you can hardly catch them! I understand how you feel about your eldest going off to high school. It's a tough realization! Enjoy your day.
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@Shortie861 (44)
• United Kingdom
11 Aug 23
My kids have already been on summer break now for just over 3 weeks and they have just over 3 weeks left. I worked it out and it turns out that they have just one day shy of 7 weeks off which is a long time.
I feel myself that the summer break should be shortened and the Christmas one made longer as I do not feel they get enough time at Christmas.
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@Shortie861 (44)
• United Kingdom
11 Aug 23
@dodo19 I only wish they would listen but nothing at the moment. The summer break always feels way too long and they tend to get bored not even halfway through but with Christmas, they are not ready to go back yet so would make a lot of sense.
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@AmbiePam (94045)
• United States
10 Aug 23
As my sister and I got older my mom got more sentimental, while my dad got happier we were closer to being out of the house. 
You can imagine my dad’s excitement, and my mom’s tears when my sister and I decided to go to college when we were sixteen.
Are your kids excited, or dreading it? I looked forward to seeing my friends, but didn’t look forward to having to sit and pay attention.
You can imagine my dad’s excitement, and my mom’s tears when my sister and I decided to go to college when we were sixteen.
Are your kids excited, or dreading it? I looked forward to seeing my friends, but didn’t look forward to having to sit and pay attention.1 person likes this
@toniganzon (72532)
• Philippines
11 Aug 23
Time flies indeed. My son's new semester in his university will start next week. I would miss not having him at home the whole day.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
11 Aug 23
The private school I just retired from started teacher workdays this week and students come back on Monday, two weeks before the public schools start.
Even though I retired at the end of the last school year, I didn't feel retired until this past Monday when my former colleagues went back to work and I was here camping on the lake. Now, I feel retired.
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