
First Day of School Playlist
Note: Sense of humor STRONGLY recommended. If this does not describe you, I recommend bypassing this particular post. I won’t judge.
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So. It’s the first day of school for my three girls, and like most things in life (weddings, vacations, trips to the grocery store), I have found that things are much more fun when you have a soundtrack to get you through the day. If I was in a movie, (or let’s face it, a tv show because I don’t have time for movies these days), I would have the absolute coolest soundtrack. The first day of school is such a big day it needed a playlist all its own.
7:00am: Packing lunches, fixing hair, eating breakfast, assuring each child that it’s going to be a great day where they will get the chance to see old friends and maybe even make some new ones.
We are Going to Be Friends – The White Stripes
7:30am: Hugging my new kindergartner one last time and watching as my babies climb on the bus.
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
8:00am: Wow. It sure is quiet in this house. It’s only me and ONE other kid, who is still asleep. I kind of miss summer.
Here I Go Again – Whitesnake
8:04am: It’s almost like I’m ALONE here. I don’t think I’ve been alone in about ten years.
I Stand Alone – Godsmack
8:10am: Wait wait wait. I can do whatever I want!
I’m Free – The Rolling Stones
9:30am: The toddler wakes up. I give him milk and breakfast and decide it’s a good day to dance. Son! Did you know we can play ANYTHING we want ALL DAY??
Day One (of the rest of our lives) – Matthew West
12:00pm: Still having fun, and partying with the toddler. Check it out, it’s almost nap time!
House Party – Sam Hunt
3:45pm: Watching out the window for the bus to pull up and drop off my three girls. The party is almost over – oh look, there’s the bus.
Without Me (Guess Who’s Back) – Eminem
3:50pm: How was your day? Did you like your teacher? Yes, you can have a snack. Did you make new friends? Yes, I can cut up an apple for you. Did you use your new school supplies? It’s ok, I can pick up the spilled milk, don’t worry about it.
Here It Goes Again – OK Go
6:00pm: Everyone is home, everyone is safe, and we’re all together again. They had a wonderful day of school, they loved seeing old friends and are looking forward to tomorrow. The noise is back, but it’s a good noise – a happy one.
Beautiful Day – U2
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Sandra
Sandra Samoska is a writer with a love for Jesus and a love for family. When she's not chasing around her four kids and doing all the things, you can find her writing about the ways God shows up in our every day lives.
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Abhijith Padmakumar
Great post my friend !! 👍😊