Back to School Time!

I love fall and back to school time-new school supplies (which I bought for my kids even thought they didn't need them), walking to school, the smells of fall and schools, fall decorations, cooler weather, new shoes, new school clothes...

The boys are finshing up their first week of school. Actually, for some bizarre reason, kindergarten here goes on the first day for one hour and then doesn't officially start until the following week! So Luke will "start" school next Tuesday. Try explaining that to a 5 year old who's been looking forward to going to school with his brothers all summer!

Garrett met his teacher and saw his room and where his desk was ahead of time so he was pumped for school. He also has his friend from class last year sitting right next to him-that made him happy!

Eli was complaining about having to do work again. His first day report was that "We had to do work today,Mom! Real work!" Apparently his teacher is also nicer than me and Brent. We're ok with that!

Luke was excited, but confused, that he went for one day and then the boys kept going to school without him. I love that my kids go with no tears and fuss. They are so independent!

Owen was ready to roll and meet his teacher so he was pretty ticked when he didn't have a classroom to go to and a teacher to meet. He lived but continues to "get ready" for school every day and cries when the boys leave without him. "Wait for me guys! Mommy, they didn't wait for me!"

I had a good summer with the boys and did as much as I could with them to make it fun. By the end they were really bored and probably more ready for school than they realized. And I hate to say it, but since the baby's due this first week of school and I was in my 3rd trimester for the whole summer, I was pretty ready for school to start! I just need to breathe for a minute (and try to get the house put back together!) before the baby comes. It is sad and exciting to see them grow and move on each year. The time keeps flying by!