Does this let you know how I feel? Of course I pulled my first two out and homeschooled them til HS. I have no intention of doing that with the twins. Hopefully we can get through it with little problems only. BUT, I do agree that first graders should not have homework. For goodness sakes they go to school like an adult goes to work and then they have to bring it home too? My first daughter, Gabrielle was like your Boo she stressed herself out in school to be perfect, couldn't sleep and had eating problems by the time she was in fourth, which is why I pulled her, her brother had learning problems that weren't being dealt with. Another story. And I"m sure the fact that next year your nest will be empty during the day has something to do with your anxiety. It's a hard transition especially if you're a stay at home. You'll work it out.

this schoolyear seems different, but I am attributing it to the new superintendant
When my kids were in elementary school, I was in there helping the teacher a lot....I got to know all the kids my girls grew up with.
When they entered middle school began the limiting of parent help. Now that they are in high school it is almost non existent.
and I do miss hanging out with their friends doing projects in class.
BRenda