School Days...

We are almost finished with our second full week of school and all is well. Everyone, including mom, is adjusting well.

Homework is in full swing. Brayden had his first assignment this week to work on his word journal, as well as learning to write his name in D'Nealian form. It is a form of writing that will help them transition into handwriting in 1st or 2nd grade.

He already has a best friend. He didn't know his name the first couple of days of school, but he knew that he was his best friend. : ) Johnny is his name. Johnny's mom's name is Aimee too, easy to remember.

When we talk about his day he tells me that he gets tired of coloring, writing his name and talking about apples (an apple theme right now).  Going from 3 day 2-1/2 hour preschool to full day of more work than play I am sure is hard, plus he is only 5. He never complains about going though. His favorite part of school is still lunch.

Sarah has had a little bit of homework each night. She had her first test today, as well as two quizzes.

Sarah has been invited this year to be a part of the Gifted, Creative and Talented program (GCT) at school. It is a program where each week she will attend a class with other students and work on different projects that challenge them. You have to be invited to be a part of the program.

We had Back To School last night with the opportunity to visit Brayden's class and the different classes and teachers that Sarah has throughout the day.

We of course knew Brayden's teacher, Mrs. Arnoldi. Have I mentioned how much I love Mrs. Arnoldi? Yes? Let me just state once again she is an AMAZING teacher. She shared with J and I last night that she is thrilled to have Brayden (of course she is, who wouldn't love our boy) and recognizes how different Brayden is from Sarah, very active and ALL boy. She said "All in a good way, I mean". I am thankful she sees Brayden for who he is and is excited to be his teacher this year.

We met the majority of Sarah's teachers and as soon as we introduced ourselves as her parents they commented "Sarah is such a hard worker", "Sarah is so sweet", "I never worry about her". We couldn't be prouder of her.

Jason and I came home reassured that our kids are going to be just fine at school this year.

Since Jason's day off is on Monday, he and I now have an official "Date Day". We were so excited. Our first day wasn't really a date since I talked Jason into going clothes shopping for Brayden, but at least we were together. We will both being looking forward to Mondays and time together.