Their First Day

I know I know...I am late!  I will say this only...I feel good I am getting to this before the snow starts falling.

So without further ado...

We officially have a 4th grader...a 2nd grader...AND a PRESCHOOLER!!  Can I get a woot woot?!

And because this wasn't Tatum's official first day of school mom got to take pics a week later...unfortunately Thomas was acting like an ass (hey it's true)...so only the girls took pics for me.

I can't believe all 3 of my kids are in school.  I now have 2 hours to myself Monday-Thursday.  I know it hasn't yet included blogging (obviously...lol), but so far it is proving to be a very productive 2 hours. 

1st and 3rd

Wednesday was Thomas and Taylor's first day of school.  Another year and another new school, but absolutely NO NERVES!!  As I pulled up to the school I started to second guess my decision to drop them curbside...was I a horrible mom for acting like it was just another day??  They quickly jumped out of the car and I was waved on by an orange vested lady.  I could only see them in my rear view mirror, but walked off with their heads up and I knew they were going to have a great day!!  

And I was right!!!  Kids are so much more resilient than adults!!  After the mornings drop and run I decided to redeem myself by parking and walking to where they would be released.  They both had huge smiles on their faces and couldn't wait to tell me about their day.  Thomas already had friends and knew everyone's names.  Taylor loved being at school all day, but thought 3 recesses was a little much.  I was so glad that they had a great first day!  Hopefully their year will be filled with lots of fun stories to tell!!

Another Year in the Books!!

Thomas and Taylor may be pains in my neck a good portion of the time, but I am happy to say they save all that behavior for their dear old mom and are perfect angels at school.

They both finished a wonderful year of school the week we were moving.  They are sad to leave all of their friends at Northridge, but I keep reminding them that they will make tons of new friends at their new school.  I still can't believe I have a 1st grader and a 3rd grader.  And not that I am counting, but 10 weeks from today I they will BOTH be in school ALL day!! 


Taylor with her Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Vermillion!! 

Headed to Taylor's Kindergarten continuation ceremony!!

Man do I love these three munchkins!!

Taylor and daddy!!  Must have been the fact the night was about her because she was sure in the cooperating mood when it came to smiling for pics!!

Only on special occasions do I step to the other side of the lens!!

Taylor and her good friend Kira!!

All four of these Kinders lived on the same street...carpooling buddies and good friends!!

And I couldn't leave out my Thomas and his teacher Mrs. Spillan!!  As usual he loved her and I'm pretty sure she liked him too.

Big Day Around Here

Well...

Yesterday was the big day!!  The day that I have been waiting for since May 22!  Judge all you want...I make no secret of the fact I look forward to the kids going BACK to school.  My kids have always been up early and up late, I get tons of time with them since I am a stay at home mom.  I wouldn't want it any other way, but them being in school is great for all of us.  They get just as sick of me...I know because they tell me.

If you had asked me two months ago though, I would have told you I was VERY nervous for them.  New state...new school...new friends!  A lot for two kids right?!

Nope, not my kids!

We live on a street FILLED with kids and in the last month they have all become fast friends.  They were so excited the first day of school was finally here.  Three kids from Taylor's class alone live on our street...no not a street near us...OUR STREET!!  Although they are not in Thomas' class there are three other 2nd graders on our street as well.  The kids really hit the jackpot when we moved here.  No need for this mom to schedule play dates...I just send them outside.

Anyhoo...

To make a long story short the kids were up and ready early and had an AWESOME first day (their words not mine)!

Here are the pics I know you have been on the edge of your seats waiting for...

My Taylor headed off to Elementary School!!  I can't believe she is in Kindergarten!!

Please take note of her earrings...She has learned how to change them all by herself and does so EVERY day (sometimes multiple times).

Can you believe she didn't protest pics AT ALL??  That's how excited she was.

I had to get my annual "Just the shoes" picture and couldn't leave out my baby!!  She was uncooperative as usual, but thankfully I am fast and not above bribery!

She doesn't speak actual words, but I am pretty sure I translated what this was and let's just say it was not nice!

Seriously could not be more in love with these kids!

There he is...about to board the bus for the first time ever!!  He came home and when my mom asked him what his favorite part of the day was...without hesitation he replied "THE BUS!!"  What a nerd!

 

As I type this they are both enjoying their second day!  I enjoy the peace and quiet, but just like yesterday find myself anxiously awaiting the bus to hear all about it!  LOL...the newness will wear off for all of us I am sure...they won't want to go and I won't be waiting by the door for them to get home.

A Yummy Treat

OR....

A crazy hairdo!!

It was crazy hair day at school today and because I went over the top last year, take a look here, I could either quit while I was ahead...

Or I could go bigger!! I knew I wanted to use a cone this time and with it being Halloween and all...creating a candy corn seemed VERY appropriate!!  It was far from perfect, but definitely better than last years nest!  And she LOVED it!!!  Honestly the only reason it is gone is because the paint was getting on everything!!

Oh and in case you were wondering...no pictures could be taken without first agreeing that her bear could have his picture taken as well!!  If I haven't told you, I will agree to almost anything when I want a picture of my kids!

Our Second First Day!!

Thomas and the subject of school is old news around here, but Taylor on the other hand...

Just finished her first week of school!!

My little Pre-K'er!!  

 

I am happy to report Taylor is liking school and hasn't protested yet!!  I will refrain from holding my breath though...she tends to change her mind on a whim!!

Big Timer

He took a shower without arguement! 

He picked out his own clothes!

He finally got to wear his new shoes!

He DIDN'T want me to walk him into class...

He wanted to be dropped off like any other day!!

 1st Day of 1st Grade!!!

New backpack!

Flashback to last year...

When you wear a uniform...it's all about the shoes!

Would you believe it was Taylor's idea for this pic?  She has her moments!

Had to get one with Lil Sis!

These two have a special little bond! 

I can't believe I have a 1st grader!!

I Totally Forgot

I completely stepped over one other important end of the year day...Taylor's last day of school!!  And because I took pictures I had to backtrack a little!!

Taylor isn't as big of a fan of school as her brother...most days we argue about why she has to go, so it is no surprise she was VERY happy to be done with school!!

Wait until she finds out she has to go everyday this year!!  I am sure a post will be devoted to that come August!!  For now we will enjoy the summer and cross that bridge when we get to it!

Two of Taylor's little friends and their momma's!!

Jackie and Evan...

And Dane and Brooke...

And I had to take and end of the year pic of Taylor with her teacher Mrs. Novak!! 

Insert teardrops now...I looked at her picture from the first day of school and she looks so much older to me!!

I am SO not ready for this!!