~*~His Precious Gems 02~*~

Em wanted to get up early this morning to watch the children board the school bus, some for the very first time.  Since the elementary bus stop is in front of our house, I granted her this request.  Unfortunately for all those little ones and their parents (and grandparents), it was a rainy, gloomy morning.  No one was standing out there until the last minute as they heard the bus barrelling down the street. 
Em stood out there with an empty book bag and umbrella, letting the rain fall on her feet.  (see above)  She really wanted to walk down to the corner and when the bus came, turn around and come back home.  I was fearful that someone would force her to get on the bus and that would not be good!  Especially since I had no reason to wait out there in the rain. 
Here's to all those children, teachers, and school workers out there starting their first day of the 2011-12 school year.  May it be a blessed one with lots of fun, good experiences and education.