First Day of School...

The kids are off to school. All went well. I shed a few tears after B-bear walked in. I think it will take a couple of days for this mommy to adjust, but I will. :)

Our Kindergartner, so proud of him. Mrs. Arnoldi, Brayden's teacher, sent him this special card to decorate any way he wanted. He choose Star Wars, Angry Birds, Hot Wheels, Hulk and Spider Man stickers. No coloring, nothing fancy. Brayden has a Spider-Man backpack and lunch box this year.

Our 7th grader. Sarah looked so beautiful this morning. We straightened her hair yesterday and then did a side french braid this morning. Mommy's beauty shop was open this morning as it usually is for the first day of school. I forgot to get a picture of the braid, but this is the braid we did. Sarah picked out her outfit and we got the boots yesterday at Marshall's. She loves them and was so happy with her "first" day outfit.

Family pictures. By this time the kids are saying "Can we just go to school now?" No! You must take a picture with everyone single family member here. LOL!

And we are off...

 

Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho, It's off to school we go.

Sarah informed us that once we arrive at school she would like us not to come to her side of the blacktop. We can say our goodbyes at the gate. She is in 7th grade now and can't be having her parents cramp her style. I am sure I probably felt the same in 7th grade. However, today she had to endure her parents and both sets of grandparents walking her into school. 

She met two of her girlfriends walking in and was mortified when I asked her if I could take her picture with them.  I just had to though. I am so proud of her.

She never said I couldn't take pictures from the other side of the blacktop.

Ready to drop off our B-bear.  Last pics.

Mrs. Arnoldi telling all the parents "You Can Do This!"

Lined up and ready to go.

Last wave goodbye.

See you at 1:16!

Mrs. Arnoldi was Sarah's Kindergarten teacher, so we are beyond thrilled that Brayden gets to have her as his first teacher as well. Mrs. Arnoldi is that teacher that you never forget, she is a special lady. We know that our B-bear is in good hands.

This week Brayden will go just half a day until 1:16, next week will be full days. Sarah will get out at 3:16 this week.  I can't wait to hear all about their FIRST days.