Wednesday, August 17, 2011

We made it through the first day!

School has started! I'm not sure who had it harder? Mom... fulfilling the enormous supply lists for each child, figuring out bell/bus/testing schedules for three kids and keeping a positive attitude about starting a new school. Kids... figuring out the perfect 1st day of school outfit, entering a new school while not knowing a soul and understanding a new class and bell schedule.

Needless to say it has been pretty stressful leading up to this important day. But we made it through it.

Jeremy started 8th grade, Hailey started 5th grade and Brady started Kindergarten.





Hailey was so nervous. She had a break down moment after she tried on 10 outfits that morning. In the end she looked great!





Jeremy was too cool for a 1st day picture, but I snapped this one as he was on his way to the bus stop.


The highlight was that today (his 2nd day) Brady took the bus to school. My baby was heading off on his own. We went over the bus rules many times and what he should do when he gets to school. He was ready to go. He found a neighbor friend and didn't look back (literally!)


Look close... He's getting on the bus and all you can see is his basketball backpack.


And that was it. He was on his way. The same could be said about this school year! WE'RE ON OUR WAY!







4 comments:

Erica said...

What a big step for all of you!! The kids look great and so grown up! Brady is Mr. Independent, no question about it. That boy is fearless and won't let anything stop him! Hays looks so cute in her outfit...LOVE that picture of her with everyone else swirling around her. You are quite the photog! Especially catching a picture of Mr. Too Cool for a first day of school picture. Have fun at middle school, Jeremy!

Kiley said...

Wow - what a big hurdle! I'm glad they're all happy!

Nikki said...

They look adorable!!!! Brady looked so gosh darn proud!!! Love and miss ya!

Joosten said...

They all look so cute!! What a fun day for you! I don't want my kids to go back to school! I think something may be wrong with me!! LOL Miss you tons!!