I remember the wearing of our new clothes that came once a year also and it was at school beginning each year. We might get some at Christmas but it was pretty much very scant compared to the beginning of school. I really didn't get that much then either because I got mostly hand-me-downs instead but I did get some and that was good.
The other memories included the first ride to school on the bus that made the whole summer seem to just vanish with the familiar ride that we had 9 of the 12 months of the year. I also remember the last three or so years sitting on the flower bench that was across at the end of the hall and watching Marie walk to school that first day. That was always fun for me no matter which day but especially the first day because I knew there were many more to come.
