First Day of School

Everyone was VERY excited this morning.
Modeling their new backpacks.
Today was Richie's first day of kindergarten! Richie was really excited because there were Legos on his table when he arrived. Also, Richie's teacher, Mrs. Smith (ie. the BEST teacher ever), already knows him well. She had him sit at a table with just one other girl. Sometimes prevention is the best medicine.
Jacob started 2nd grade today. He is in Mrs. Bonner's class. He was excited because about half of his class from last year is with him again. He has some great friends with him again this year.
Can you believe that I have a 5th grader!! Lydia is looking a little too grown up these days. It was sad to realize that this was the last time that she will want us to walk her to class on the first day of school. Lydia has a new teacher to Lakeside this year. She has taught before though. Her name is Ms. Ramirez. She is darling and Lydia is really excited to have her as her home room teacher. She will also have Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Mikovsky. She will only be in her home room for announcements in the morning, math, and 15 minutes at the end of the day to get things ready to go home.

Rachel does not start preschool for two more weeks. She was a little bit sad this morning when I was the only one to play with. Luckily she was able to spend some time with her cousin, Elle. Hopefully she can hang on until preschool starts. She wants to do everything the other kids do. She too is growingup too fast!