Back To School

Tuesday was the first day of school for Mae and Caleb and they were both excited. They have been looking forward to it for weeks now. Mae has the same teacher that she had last year but has her for 2nd grade, and Caleb has the same kindergarten teacher that Mae had two years ago. I was pleased to hear that bit of news as I like this teacher very much. Anyway, with this news everyone was wrapped up with anticipation for this new school year. In fact, Caleb was up at 5:45 that morning and Ryan found him sitting on the couch all dressed, with shoes on and was hugging his backpack. Here is the little conversation that followed:

Ryan: Hey Buddy, school is in two hours.

Caleb: I just want to be ready.

That just melted my heart when I heard that. He'd been looking forward to this day for months and months now. It was no wonder he was up before the sun!

Mae was excited too. Moving up a grade is always cause for excitement, you know. As I walked her down the hall to her class (after dropping Caleb off at his class), she told me that she was glad to be back at school. That makes me happy to hear. I wonder how long she'll feel that way about school? Do I have a few more years at least before the dreaded school attitude begins?

Here's a photo essay of their journey to school;

the kindergartner and 2nd grader

in the truck, on our way!

walking to the school, getting closer!

first in line and eager to begin his elementary career

Mae and a class buddy

Then there's me. Excited to start another school year and watch my kids grow and learn. Excited about spending some one on one time with Isabel. Excited to go to the grocery store with just one kid. Who knew that was something I'd ever look forward to!