First Day of School

Yesterday was the kids first day of school. They woke up early, were both very happy, and got ready quite quickly. I took the first day of school pics and then we snuggled on the couch and talked about what would probably happen in their classes during the day, and where they needed to meet up after school so they could walk home together. As it got closer to time for us to go to school, Jake started getting a bit more nervous, and a lot more grumpy. As we headed out the door, he informed me that he didn't think he wanted to stay all day at school cause he would miss me so much, and then he got quite teary eyed. I told him he would be ok, and that if he needed me while he was at school, or if he got scared he could go to the office and call home. Well we pulled into the school, and Ellie quickly said her goodbyes, and assured me she could get to her class by herself. But Jake on the other hand told me he needed me to help him get to class. We walked hand in hand to his class and he paused and took a big breath before entering into his new class. I helped him get his backpack and lunch box put away and told him goodbye. As I left the school I felt a tinge of sadness knowing that I would be home alone all day long, and wouldn't have my kids here to keep me company.

As the end of the day got closer I headed down to the school to watch for them as they headed home just to make sure they were ok on their first day. Of course they were, I am just a worrier. I am glad both seem to have really wonderful teachers this year, and my prayer is that they will both do great in school this year.

Today when they got home they were full of stories, and exciting news about how the second day of school was just as good as the first day was. I am so glad they had a nice first and second day!!