not this cute anymore!Ben and Luke went to their first day of school EVER today. They are in the same 3rd-5th grade class. I have to drive them out to this little school (about 10 minutes away, totally worth it for the small-town feel). There was about three other cars in the parking lot and ten other students in their class, 20-something in the entire school. Can you say "Little House on the Prairie"?
Zero tears were shed by anyone, including mom. Dad was able to be there to drop them off, which made everyone happy. When we arrived, their teacher was out to greet them and while we were talking to her, Ben and Luke ran off to play at the playground. We saw them mingling with friends and decided that goodbyes were unnecessary. Everything that needed to be said has already been said. These boys are two of the sweetest, smartest, kindest children I know. I wasn't worried about them for a second. I know they will behave and listen and do all the right things. I am so proud of them and feel privileged to have them in my home.
Zack tested out of Kindergarten and into 1st grade, and even though he wanted to attend school all day, it just didn't feel right.. He will be home with Simon for another year and we are all excited about it. (this is a decision we made just a few days ago....) Zack is also a smart boy, but he still has a lot to learn about manners and helping and being productive. I know this next year he will grow up a lot being the one in charge at home for a few hours. This afternoon he played "sargent" and got Simon to clean up all of the toys and Legos before lunch... and they both felt so accomplished! Simon would be such a sad little toddler in an empty house, so even though they're both troublemakers, I am excited for the time we will have together. It's only 6 more weeks before a little girl will shake up the routine and join the excitement at home!
We are all feeling blessed and happy and busy... Life is good.
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I thought about you this morning, Janet. I'm glad your boys had a good day.
Thanks, Em! Hope your first day back was a good one too!
So glad it has been so positive and seems to have worked out so well!
I'll admit I have been waiting and waiting to hear more about your decision to send your boys to school. I'm glad they had a good experience for their first day.
i clearly missed something, somewhere. when did you decided to send them to school? what changed your mind?
I have always been so impressed with your kids. The few times I have been around them, they have been kind and sweet and loving to each other and they are very smart. In my opinion they school is lucky to have them :)
Best of luck to them :) Hope they love it and that it all works out for everyone.
Their school IS LUCKY to have them! If I could send my younger two to school and keep them home, I would!
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