First Day of School!

School started Monday, August 17th. Our relaxed, spontaneous summer schedule shifted major gears. Haha. We have early mornings and strict bedtime routines.
Yes, that means me too ;)
(Sleep is important to me.)
We now have 2 kids in school! Willow and I get some one-on-one time which we both appreciate. After all, Isaac and Ava had that special time too when they were small. Willow gets really excited when her brother and sister get home mid afternoon from classes. Isaac had been looking forward to going to Garrison School for two years. That's not an exaggeration. Haha. I ordered him a nap mat which he will use all year long for story time. He wouldn't dare to actually "have a nap" though ;)
They both get to experience a new school.....

Isaac ~ first day of Kindergarten! 

Ava ~ first day of 3rd grade! 

Wow, I had a hard time believing it was already time for another school year; and my kids look so big *sniff*

Getting up early on the first day of school actually wasn't too hard for us, except Willow whom I had to peel out of bed so she wouldn't miss the big moment. She enjoyed holding Ava's hand as we walked. Isaac got a head start. He was super excited....

He managed to slow down and have a morning chat with his dad....

* Our Terrific Trio *

Ava, officially at Baker School :)

Isaac was supposed to catch the bus here too. Apparently I didn't read the schedule right and he missed his ride! 7:10 is so early to be loading up! Poor kid, he was looking forward to climbing those stairs and greeting the bus driver! Hahahaha. Well, we were off to a good start!
Bryan drove him to school. Happy to say, the rest of the week went well without any other hiccups ;)

"The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson."

- Tom Bodett