Aislyn couldn’t sleep last night. From the looks of her sign, she is feeling anxious about the first day of school.

I think the movie franchise Inside Out must be pretty good at teaching a range of emotions. I saw the first one, but Derek advised me not to see the sequel in the theater, knowing that I would absolutely ugly cry at the sad parts. But Aislyn loved it.

I asked her what part of second grade she was worried about. She said she hoped everyone liked her.

That’s all anyone wants, isn’t it? Unless you’re a pillar of strength and self-confidence, and don’t need other people to validate you.

Most people, in my estimation, want to be liked.

I told her lots of kids would like her, because she’s awesome, and that you can’t please everyone, so if someone doesn’t like you, there’s always others who do.

I haven’t seen Desmond’s First Day of 6th Grade sign, yet.

I hope they both have a great day.