September 4

Today felt both way too long and way too short, between late-start day at school, Brady's (completely failed) first dance class, and the rest of our usual routine. And truthfully, just acclimating myself to another new schedule is exhausting!

So it was nice to see a familiar face this afternoon: Clifford the Big Red Dog.

When Abby was in kindergarten, Clifford came home with her for a visit. Though the trials of the past few years have effectively eaten away at my memory, I do remember how excited she was to include him in some of her activities.

So when Isaac came out of his classroom wearing the Clifford backpack, it felt like a happy blast from the past. He was super excited to eat lunch with his fuzzy friend, just like his sister was four years ago. It was a wonderful reminder that though things may change --sometimes for the better, sometimes not-- other things --like kindergarten home visits by Clifford the Dog-- don't. And it's completely marvelous because sometimes, familiarity feels like home.