First Day of School . . .

Summer flew by, and the kids returned to school as NINTH and SIXTH graders.  Hard to believe Kade is in high school now!

Middle School Here They Come!

The kids started school on August 25th.  This year was different than years in the past because both of them are in middle school now - Kiersen's first *5th Grade) and Kaiden's last (8th Grade).  They were not as cooperative with pictures this year, and (of course), I couldn't give them a kiss at the bus stop (how embarrassing).  

First Day of School 2019 . . .

Yesterday the kiddos headed back to school.  It's funny how different a boy is than a girl.....

KAIDEN THE NIGHT BEFORE . . . 

(Me) - Do you want to pick out your first day of school outfit, or should I?

(Kaiden) - You can

(Me) - So you don't have a favorite you'd like to wear?

(Kaiden) - I don't care, I don't really even want to go.  I'd rather go fishing.

KIERSEN THE WEEK BEFORE . . . 

(Kiersen) - We need to start picking out my outfit for the first day of school

(Me) - Okay - do you want to pick it or should I?

(Kiersen) - I'm definitely picking it, because I want something to match my high heels.

(Me) - Okay, go look through your closet and pick out something special.

(Kiersen) - It's got to be a tutu skirt too mommy, because that will look good with my heels.

(Me) - Okay.

(Kiersen) - Here it is!  I found the perfect one! (After she pulled out about 10 outfits and laid them on the floor for me to refold/rehang)

KAIDEN THE DAY OF SCHOOL . . . 

(Me) - We have to leave for the bus a little early because I want to get some pictures.

(Kaiden) - Are you serious?  Do we really have to take pictures?  It's just school, not fishing.

(Me) - Absolutely!

We leave early but Kaiden is not too excited about pictures and only stands still for a few of them, giving more pouty lip photos than actual smiles

KIERSEN THE DAY OF SCHOOL . . . 

(Me) - We need to leave about 5 minutes early because I need to get some pictures.

(Kiersen) - Okay!  Can I get a few pictures with RJ this time?

(Me) - Sure.

We leave early and Kiersen poses like a model for the entire 5 minutes, flashing me smile after smile, and getting tons of photos with her pup.

First Day of School 2018 . . .

Every year on this day I typically reflect on how quickly time goes by.  This year is no different.  Each summer seems to go faster than the last.  Kaiden is starting a new adventure in middle school this year.  He tried to downplay how he was feeling, but he was pretty nervous.  He must've said a hundred times, 'I just hope I can find my classes'.  I tried to tell him that he will be fine and that every 5th grader would be feeling nervous on their first day, but I know that did little to calm him down.  Kiersen was just as nervous today because it's the first time she'd be riding the bus without her brother.  Thankfully she has Logan (our neighbor) which helped a bit.  She said 'my heart is beating so fast, I've never been this nervous'.  Here's to hoping the kids have a fabulous school year!