First Day of School

There is something about the first day of school… Something that makes my heart so full.  No matter how old your children are when they go back to school there is a bit of anxiety.  Yesterday was no different.  The first day of school was full of firsts in my family..  Jordan started first grade.  Hunter went to middle school.  Kendall started a new school and Ryker started a new school.  I cried intermittently throughout the day as I thought of each of them in their new endeavors.  I am crying now just writing about it.  Sorry to Taylor, Reagan and Hayden…  it was old hat for you guys. 

Both Jordan and Taylor got excellent teachers which decreased my worry by a TON!  Jord was so excited and got up and could not wait to get dressed.

 

Taylor is in the cute student counsel group at her school called the Youth 2000.  They did an assembly on the first day of school and went early to greet the students.  Her group sang the National Anthem.  You know its first day of school emotions when you cry when 5th graders sing the National Anthem!   Taylor is such an incredible kid and has incredible friends! 

I always make my kids ride the bus on the first day of school.  The teachers are extra helpful that day and they easily learn their route.  But because Taylor had to be there early I drove my girls and some other neighborhood kids.  We also arrived to see Reagan get off the bus!

Sweet little Sicily (in the green) was so nervous she held my hand so tight! What a cutie!  

After school we participated in the 3rd annual Snack Shack.  One of my good friends sets up canopies in her yards and everyone in the neighborhood brings treats, drinks and popsicles.  The kids all get off the bus at her house and we have a little social.  It is SO fun and the kids look forward to it every year. 

Check out Jord!  First grade is such a big adjustment!  She had a great day!

It really does take a village and I could not live in a better village.  My kids have been blessed with wonderful friends to grow up with.  Friends who come from wonderful families!!