The kids started school on Monday. Back to school is always such a bittersweet time, ahhh no more fighting, no more constantly telling them to turn off the TV, a whole lot less laundry (yes even boys change their clothes multiple times a day) and I can finally keep the house clean for longer than 20 min. But back to school means that they are growing up, it means that they are away from me for a good portion of the day. My little helpers, my buddies, I'll miss the impromptu trips to the pool, Popsicle breaks on the patio, watching their tricks on the trampoline, and the general overall laziness that is the very definition of summer.
My mom told me that she cried every year when we started school, now that I am a mother- I know why.
This is Brody on Friday, ready for kindergarten orientation.
Mario Kart Wii backpack.
Braiden on the first day of school.
Getting on the bus.
Dropping Brody off at school.
Sitting at his desk.
Just a little side note, when we walked in to the classroom Brody noticed a little boy across the room and almost immediately went over and said "Hi" He has been playing with that same little boy every day since. I love how easy it is for kids to make friends.
On another side not I am SO sad that they don't do all day kindergarten here. We still lived in Omaha when Braiden went to kindergarten and they had all day kindergarten there. It. Was. Great. Boo-Hoo!
This would be a great picture of Hudson if he didn't have dried up boogers and cookie on his face. I snapped this one while we were waiting for the boys to get off the bus.
Here's Braden- the big bad third grader.
Here's Brody- the big bad kindergartner.
Brody's teacher sent this home on the first day, it brought a tear or two.
I gave you a little wink and a smile
as you entered my room today.
I know it's hard to leave
and simply walk away.
You've been together for several years.
You've been a loving guide.
But now the time has finally come,
to leave your child by my side.
Just know that as you drive away
and tears may start to flow,
I'll love your child as I would my own
And help your little one to grow.
As place a favorite picture here,
and cherish it in your own way.
And know your child will be safe and loved
As we work and learn each day.
6 comments:
How sweet of the teacher to send that note home and tears started welling up and I don't have kids in school!
Love your family picture! i can't believe you have a 3rd grader!! i will have my oldest going to kindergarten starting next monday and i am ready, but so nervous for him (and I)! your kids are all so adorable!! looks like you had a fun, crazy busy summer and loved every minute of it!!
That is such a sweet note! I can't believe summer is over! They look cute all ready for school!
oohhh that had to have been sad, but kinda nice to have the boys in school. that stinks you got used to all day kindergarten and now youre back to half day. cute back to school pics.
ive got a question for you. did you figure out how to invite more than 100 people when youre on a private setting? i thought you blogged about that once.
I can't believe they are already in school! Our kids start monday and I am not ready. They are though!
Cute pictures Elise. Your boys are studs. I always get choked up when school starts. It makes me feel a little better when they are excited about it though... And about the all day kindergarten- ours is the "ghetto" school in the area- in the "normal" ones they have half day. I'll take it though cause Isaac is definitely in need of distractions and learning!
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