Decatur is one of the few metro school districts that sends kids back to school today; a week earlier than most surrounding districts.

In addition to the early start, this year’s calendar differs from previous years in that there are now full weeks off in September and February, as well as the week of Thanksgiving.

So here’s an open thread for all you parents who had to get back in the school routine again today, a week earlier than everyone else.  Tell your “first day” stories, gripe about the heat, or lament about how old your kids are getting.  Let ‘er rip.