1st Day of Kindergarten

Yes, Ian is a big kindergartner now! He was so excited about starting school this year. Rian took the morning off (like he does every year) so he could walk the kids to their classes on the first day. It's both exciting and sad to have two boys in school now. Ian was excited about going to school until we actually got to his classroom. Then he started getting a little scared and shy. I'm really glad that they have the parents come with the kindergartners on the first day to make it easier on them (and me.) Ian looks so big hanging up his backpack. Rian didn't get to stay for the parent orientation with me because he had to go to work. As you can see Ian was not very happy about that and started getting a little teary-eyed. At the beginning of the class/orientation, Ian got to sit with me and color while I filled out papers. Then he and the other kids went with assistant educator to tour the school and play on the playground while the teacher talked to all of us parents. I thought Ian might actually cry when I first got there with him. However, when it came time for me to leave and say goodbye after the hour of parent orientation, Ian was completely happy and I was the one who was about ready to cry. when I picked Ian up at the end of kindergarten he told me, "School is fun, Mom!" I'm so glad he had a good first day of school!

1st Day of School

Today Isaac started his first day of school as a 3rd grader. (The step in front of the door makes him look a lot shorter.) Here he is outside his new classroom. I still can't believe he is already in 3rd grade. I was fine with him starting 2nd grade, but 3rd grade means he is that much closer to starting middle school in a few years and I am definitely not ready for that.