Back to School

Today I had to let another one of my kids go:( Last night I didn't get much sleep thinking about Boston going off to school. For some reason I am having a harder time with him than Aubrie. Luckily I am more familiar w/ how everything works at school or it would probably be even more difficult for me. We woke the kids up at 6:40...yikes that came early! Aubrie was all excited to wear an outfit I bought her a month ago. Boston acted like it was just another day. Ben and I both went to drop them off. Boston didn't cry or anything when it was time to leave him. I was hugging him VERY tight and didn't want to let go. I started to tear up while I was hugging him, but amazingly (those who know me understand) was able to control it. I didn't want to worry him so I kept praying that I could hold back my tears. Aubrie was excited to see her friends. Her best friend from Happy Valley, Alexis, is in her class. Ben was in there when they called roll and they didn't call her name. I guess they ended up putting her in Ms. Morris' class after all. Ben quickly went to the office and the principal said he would make sure she stayed in Ms. Johnson's. I'm glad he was there to help me take care of it b/c I wanted to be with Boston for his first day.

Things were a bit weird not having them home today. Things were definitely much quieter! I really missed the kids, especially Boston. Only b/c I'm not used to having him gone. I was so ready to go pick him up from school. When I picked him up all he had to say with a smirk was "I'm done w/ my first day of kindergarten"! I tried to ask him what he did but he didn't seem to remember anything except music time, where they sang "The Wheels on the Bus". At dinner Ben asked him what his favorite part of school was and he said "snack and lunch"! Ha!

Aubrie's day went well. She is a little nervous about being in Ms. Johnsons class b/c she is VERY strict. She is always so worried about making a mistake and having to change her stick. I'm hoping that Aubrie can relax about things a little and just learn to do her best.

Things were a little stressful this evening. Aubrie had homework, two hours of dance, piano to practice and then we had family home evening. She didn't even have time to get in her 30 minutes of reading. We are definitely going to have to figure something else out to make Monday's go much smoother. I remember talking to Mom's with kids in school when mine were all toddlers, and them saying how having them in school is harder. I didn't believe them b/c I couldn't imagine how it could be possible. I am understanding more and more why that is true. The only perk is not having to drag all 4 kids in the grocery store!:)