First Day of School

The first day of school is always fun, exciting and a bit scary.  The kids were looking forward to going back to school after a crazy and hectic summer (with a crazy and hectic mom), so we didn't have too much complaining.  Gavin wasn't excited about a few of his teachers, but aside from that, we were all happy that school was starting.
We always have French Toast and bacon on the first day.  The kids are usually a bit nervous, so they don't eat a lot (well, except for Gavin).

 

 

We are always rushed in the mornings, and the first day was no exception.  I did make the kids get their pictures taken.  We went outside and Gavin said, "Oh darn!  No pictures this year because you ripped out the picture bush.  Too bad, Mom."  Not so fast, just stand there and smile.

 

Gavin is going into ninth grade and is so grown-up!  Really.  Not to much and he will pass up Greg.  He is excited to be the oldest at the school and is looking forward to Jazz Band.

 

(What kind of smile is that?  It's a hurry-up-and-take-the-picture-Mom smile.  He looks like an evil genius about to get his way!)

Enoch is going into second grade and he is in Mrs. Humphries class.  He really liked her at back to school night and we both think that this is going to be a great year for him.

 

He is excited that Mom finally trusts him enough to ride his bikes with his friends, Miles, Oliver, Hazel and Seth.

Kate started at the Treehouse Preschool this year and really likes her teacher, Mrs. Skousen.  Enoch also went to our neighborhood preschool and told Kate all about it.  She was really excited.  She kept telling me this was her third preschool.  Her first preschool was Miss Natalie and Miss Cynthia and then during the summer she went to the Legacy Center preschool with her friend Nathan and now, the Treehouse Preschool.  She really does love school and was so excited to go.

 

Not what I would have picked out for her first day, but she wanted to wear it.  She also did her own hair.  Oh, it's hard to see her grow up!

I am so proud of my kids!  They try so hard in school and do their best.  They are well behaved and are good helpers.  Great job and good luck, Gavin, Enoch and Kate!