First Day

I always have mixed feelings about the beginning of the school year.  I love that the kids are growing and having new experiences and adventures.  I also love to have them here with me.  Jack and Isabella have been beyond helpful this summer.  They have prepared meals and cleaned and been great helpers with Sophie.  And having a baby at the beginning of summer makes it go even faster.  Not that summer is over mind you, it is supposed to be in the high nineties all week.  Anyway, here is my big sixth grader:

He totally needs a haircut.  He wants to hold out until October, I don't know.....

And here is our third grader:

She got a spiffy new backpack this year. I was glad she picked it out, sometimes we have the same taste in things. 

Sophie, Tessa, and I went to the Thanksgiving Point children's gardens today with some friends.  Poor Soph, part of her really wants to go off to school and part of her doesn't.  It makes for some funny rants on her part occasionally.  She has a late birthday, so she still has a few more falls at home. 

 

We are all anxious to get back into a regular schedule.  It will be interesting to see how it goes.  Nate got the kids alarm clocks so they can be responsible for getting their own selves up on time, or staying in bed until a certain time, depending on which kid.  I set the alarm on my phone so I will remember to pick up Jack everyday-new for me.  Wish us luck on a new year!