Friday, September 10, 2010

And so it begins...

My sweet little Sydney, on the first day of preschool. She cried hysterically when I left after I stayed half the day. Had tears in her eyes when I picked her up and told me she didn't have snack because she was crying.....*sigh*It seems like yesterday I was bringing them home from the hospital. Ok not really it feels like four years ago but a fast four years. Luckily, there are two wonderful teachers to pry them off my body as I squeeze out the door.
Aubrey also cried hysterically when I left but eventually settled down. However, whenever she left her sisters side it would start the tears for Sydney. The next day was also traumatic but better overall I'm hoping the tears will end soon!
Here's my big girl. 6th grade, middle school, lockers, 7 different class periods, changes into gym clothes, gets on the bus at 6:50am. Its a whole new world for us both, she seems to handling the transition probably better than I am!
Her backpack was so full she could'nt zip it shut, and it was soooo heavy. The supplies were outrageous...5 binders, dividers, 5 zip pouches, notebook paper, calculator, protractor...you get the idea.
Last but not least my third grader. By far the easiest trasition this year. He's mellow and easy going about the whole school thing which is great for me since its not been that way for his sisters. He likes his teacher, and so far our biggest issue has been understanding why he can't wear the same outfit everyday to school.

As much as I love summer and the more relaxed schedule, I seem to crave the structure of school and my big kids were getting close to killing each other so forward and onward we go.

6 comments:

Matt and Beth said...

Happy school year to all of your children!! The twins look so cute in their two two's (is that how you spell it). What preschool are they going to? You have no one at home now. What are you going to do with your time? Have fun!!

Liz said...

Oh my heck! Kelsey is a 6th grader?! *sigh* Congrats on the twins in preschool...ain't life GRAND when they're in school?! LOL

Carrie said...

They're all so cute! :) My #5 also has a Phineas and Ferb t-shirt that he wore to school on the first day. :) He still occasionally mentions Noah and wants to call him. I talked him out of it because I think Noah would be thinking, "What the heck?" LOL!

Lori said...

I know what you mean about kids about to kill each other this summer. I was very ready for school to start. The routine and structure is very nice. What pre-school are the girls going to? good luck, the tears will end soon, i hope, but then they'll be back in full force for the teenage years!

Mandy said...

Yay for school! They all look so cute and each day with preschool will get easier:)

Kelly said...

The Twins are going to Immanual Luthern in Sandy with their best(and only) friends Makenna and Olivia!