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We Asked, You Answered: Kids Return to School
Patch reached out to local moms and asked whether they were relieved or sad that school is starting. Here's what they said.
On Monday we asked all our motherly Facebook followers their thoughts of their kids returning to school, especially whether they were sad or relieved (we mean that in a good way). Here's what they had to say.
Jane Mckeon-Pietaro couldn't really decided: "A little bit of both," she said.
How about Kelly Rodriguez? "Relieved and Happy!!!!"
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Jacquelin Balcerak didn't hold back with her answer: "elated."
Vicky Cianci commented "Always a tad sad but after this summer I am singing party in the house tonight."
Faith Tripp wasn't happy because her summer was over also: "Sad because it means I'm back to work too."
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Susan Falkenmayer was relieved: "Happy!! But I love my boy and wish him a great school year!"
Porsia Yonkasky was sad to see summer go: "Sad-ish. They are ready to go but I love the summer schedule."
Tricia Arellano coudn't make up her mind: "Sad and glad!"
Patch blogger Gayle Amico was excited, to say the least. "SOOOOO HAPPY!!! Both kids out of the house by 7:30!!"
And the winner of our comment thread was Grace Savino who said, "Party at my house 9 a.m. BYOC (bring your own coffee) lol."
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