First Day of School!

Thomas, our third grader, Grace in First Grace, and Emma starting Preschool. Emma started two weeks after the older kids. It was pretty cute. On her first day Grace woke her up when she woke up and brought Emma up with her clothes to get ready. I wasn't sure who was more excited. Unfortunately I had to break it to both of them that school started at 12:30 for Emma, not 8:20!

Emma was probably the most excited! She couldn't stop talking about the school bus and her backpack. 

I wasn't going to send her until next year, but after the older kids started I could tell she needed something during the week.

Grace approached school with her usually confident personality.  I was worried for her because her class had a lot more boys than girls and the girls that were in it she wasn't that close with. So far she has seemed happy each day coming home, so we'll hope it continues.

Thomas' class was in a different position this year. They had always been split into two until this year, and are now one big class. I was excited, and I think he loves it. He also has an awesome teacher who has instituted a Harry Potter theme in her class. Nothing could be better for Thomas. I have high hopes for this year.

We should definitely take a picture with our arms around our shoulders!" Grace exclaimed as I positioned them for a back to school picture. Even with all their fights this summer, they are looking out for each other. Made me happy they had each other. My favorite thing on the first day was taking Grace to her classroom and while talking to the teacher Thomas helped her take all her stuff out of her bag and set up her desk before even finding his class. They're all going to be just fine! 
James and I are lonely without these three. Hopefully I can put this time to some good use!