First Day of School

This was our first week of school and man it was HOT!!! This year there are three of us at school. Amazing! I can't believe that #2 is ready to go. He started Kindergarten this year and is loving it. #1 is in 3rd grade. That seems so old to me. He is now in the "middle" grades. I will say the first day was good in some respects and hard in others. One reason is that we move into our regular routine. I like the consistency, but loathe the lack of freedom we have. #1 is in a combo class this year which has multiple challenges for both teachers and students. BUT...I have the joy of working at the school where both the boys attend and so that adds an added bonus for me. I can check on them through out the day. I also am able to talk with their teachers frequently. (plus they're my friends too)

#1 and #2

#2 at his seat on the first day #1 with his teacher (she was also #1's teacher)
#1 and his teacher

First day of Preschool

Aiden had a big week last week. He went to preschool for the first time and got his cast off later that afternoon. It is so fun to see him get big yet sad too. He is no longer a baby, but rather a big boy following his brother's footsteps. He is in the same class his brother was in and even shares the same teacher. So far he loves it and has learned to stop, drop, and roll when you are on fire which is very important to know especially here in So. Cal. where we just burn and burn. Yes, saw smoke from school today which meant there was a fire very nearby, but that is another post.