tuesdaysgone
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Aug 5, 2014 19:29:00 GMT
School is starting for many of us here in the southeast...
So, which day of school was the best for you? The first or the last?
I've always been a first day of school person. I love the new supplies and having a fresh year ahead.
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Dani-Mani
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Post by Dani-Mani on Aug 5, 2014 19:31:17 GMT
The last. Easy question. The first day is dreadful--179 days left?
Yeah no. The last for sure.
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Post by angieh1996 on Aug 5, 2014 19:34:33 GMT
Last day. I hated school.
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Post by monklady123 on Aug 5, 2014 19:37:32 GMT
As a parent... honestly, both of them. lol. I loved having my kids home for the summer. When they were younger we spent hours at the pool every day, then would come home and veg in front of a movie, then eat salad or a sandwich for dinner. Sometimes we would take the salad or sandwich back to the pool instead. My kids loved to stay there "till the lights came on" -- those were the underwater lights that would come on when the water got too dark for the lifeguards to see safely to the bottom. But then of course by the end of the summer they were bored, whiny, etc. We always took our vacation at the beginning of the summer because of dh's work schedule, so by the end we were running out of things to do. I was a bad mother then and they'd get an extra movie and ice cream. lol. So that first day of school was wonderful. I'd drop them off and do a little jig up the street. As a student -- last day for sure. I hated school, until I got to graduate school.
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Post by giatocj on Aug 5, 2014 19:52:42 GMT
Definitely the last. I love summer and our summer schedule.
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scrappert
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Post by scrappert on Aug 5, 2014 19:56:10 GMT
I like them both!
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 5, 2014 19:59:11 GMT
Last, for sure. That means no more grading at night and 77 days of summer break.
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Post by lgr4 on Aug 5, 2014 20:01:20 GMT
I love the first day! I need my routine back so bad! I love to have a new outfit, a fresh haircut! I also love going back to see the great people I work with! I also am ready for my kiddos to go back! They need it as much as I do!
With all that being said I love the last day, but feel like I'm trying to stretch everything to get to that final day!
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Post by mom2emilytaryn on Aug 5, 2014 20:05:05 GMT
First day for sure!! Love the excitement of a new school year for a fresh start!
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Post by Merge on Aug 5, 2014 20:05:16 GMT
Each has it's own charm. There's a special excitement about the first day, but the last day is always very welcome when it comes.
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NoWomanNoCry
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 5, 2014 20:16:24 GMT
Growing up: last day of school. I liked school but enjoyed summer more.
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Post by SAHM wannabe on Aug 5, 2014 20:18:47 GMT
Answering as a parent, student, and teacher, the last day is by far the best!
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Aug 5, 2014 20:22:19 GMT
I liked both, for different reasons of course.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 5, 2014 21:12:24 GMT
As a student - always the last day of school. I had such bad anxiety about the first.
As a parent - the first day because it brings back needed routine, and the last day because I get to spend more time with my kids again.
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phdscrap
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Post by phdscrap on Aug 5, 2014 21:24:07 GMT
First day - without a doubt. I don't even remember any last days.
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Post by wrongwayfeldman on Aug 5, 2014 21:54:56 GMT
Another vote for both. For me as a kid, I loved school supply shopping and organizing all my new things, getting a new desk, seeing old friends even though I was always so nervous. I also loved the last day, because, you know, it meant summer.
As a mom, I also love the first day for those same reasons, but the minute I drop my kids off I'm usually a blubbering mess. I also can't wait for summer to start, which I think around my part of the country is way too short. I'm a believer in Memorial Day to Labor Day for summer, but our kids barely get 10 weeks.
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Post by lilacgal on Aug 5, 2014 23:52:45 GMT
Last. Last, last, last. I enjoy no schedule, relaxing, and just having fun with DD. My principal isn't happy if I wear pjs all day. My daughter requests it. No contest.
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luvnlifelady
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Post by luvnlifelady on Aug 6, 2014 3:00:13 GMT
I like both also as a parent. 14 yo DS is excited to start high school and get into a routine. Mornings are hard with 17 yo DD so not looking forward to both of them having to be at school at 7:30.
The last day holds such promise of everything summer. However, that rarely seems to materialize.
We didn't get to the fair as a family this year (DD didn't go at all and I only took DS once on opening day). I figured there were plenty of days to go to our local one or the one in the next county, but it never happened. We didn't do any bbq's in the backyard this summer or bonfires. We did however do an unusual road trip (for us anyway) so that is a fond memory.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 3:20:35 GMT
First! I have 2 kids with Autism who thrive on a routine. Can't wait for school to start!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 3:27:10 GMT
Both, for different reasons. I love the anticipation, the fresh excitment, the potential that the first day offers. By the last day I'm feeling a bit of burn out. Tired of feeling tied down to a routine, having my spare time take up with home work. Ready for a change and the anticipation, excitement, potential of that first day of a long vacation!
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Aug 6, 2014 3:55:12 GMT
Last day, hands down. I'm already dreading the first day of school this year, going to miss my girls being my little sidekicks everyday, doing fun stuff with them, and definitely dreading getting back into the "school routine".
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 6, 2014 4:04:11 GMT
Last day of school, but then again, I am a teacher, so I love my summer "off."
As a kid, I don't remember which I liked better.
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Post by ceepea on Aug 6, 2014 4:21:20 GMT
Last day, definitely!
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Aug 6, 2014 4:31:23 GMT
I love both days. The excitement of the first day is so much fun. The other 179 days we spend counting down to the next 3 day weekend. As a parent, I can't believe how fast summer vacation goes. I remember being bored and ready to go back to school, when I was a kid. As A mom, I don't ever feel like the summer was long enough.
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Post by papersilly on Aug 6, 2014 4:36:10 GMT
I have fonder memories of the last day of school because everyone was excited for summer. There was the chaos of clearing out your locker and making sure you said good bye to the friends you may not see over summer.
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grinningcat
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Post by grinningcat on Aug 6, 2014 11:59:41 GMT
Both. I loved starting school and I loved finishing school. I think it was the change in routine that I liked.
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Post by peasapie on Aug 6, 2014 12:03:01 GMT
Great question! Last day for sure. I hated school. That's why I became a teacher-- to inflict that pain on others.
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ddly
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Post by ddly on Aug 6, 2014 12:03:27 GMT
As a teacher, last! I'm so ready to be done.
I do like the first because I enjoy seeing the kids again and how much they've changed over the summer.
It's the return from Xmas break to April break that stinks LOL!
Lisa D.
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Post by missfrenchjessica on Aug 6, 2014 12:06:55 GMT
Each has it's own charm. There's a special excitement about the first day, but the last day is always very welcome when it comes. Exactly that.
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Post by janeliz on Aug 6, 2014 12:52:54 GMT
I always have a small bit of optimism on the first day, and I start looking forward to fall and the holidays in earnest. But I love the last day of school. The anticipation of summer and lazier days---reminds me of being a kid.
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