My son completed his first day of first grade yesterday–in the middle of one of the dreariest days I can remember.

For Hampton Roads’ drivers, it didn’t start out well.

Lots of accidents along the highways, some high water along the roadways, the threat of hydroplaning and spinning out.  What a way to start the school year.

I heard of people wading through big, big puddles to get into class, parents sitting in too many minutes of traffic to get their child to school, very soggy waits at the bus stop. 

My husband brought a big umbrella and waited at the bus stop with our boy.  I borrowed a neighbor’s umbrella and waited at the bus stop in the afternoon to pick him up.  Uneventful, which is good.  He had a fine day and I hope he is looking forward to day #2.

What are your stories of the first day of school?  Good, bad, funny?  Share them with us!