School!

Well, here we are - somehow I'm already taking the obligatory huge backpack on little kid's back first day of school photo. We had to go to bed pretty early last night, which resulted in some questions about why it was still light outside. Seth didn't mind. He grabbed his "best stuffed puppy" and covered the both of them up - completely - and fell fast asleep. Luke on the other hand (and they share a room), needed numerous drinks for the next hour plus. Yes, it's going to be an adjustment. This morning I went to wake Seth (and dig him out of the sheet cocoon). He suggested I go away and let him get some more rest. Thankfully, it didn't take too much more convincing before he was up and ready for breakfast. Of course, his roommate was jumping out of his bed and running around like a crazy person. The backpack had to be big enough to hold a folder (aka, roughly the size of half of Seth!). He was definitely excited by the time he got in the car. We pass some horses and cows on the way to school (sounds so rural, right?). As we drove by he was yelling, "Hi cows! I'm going to school!" And when we pulled into the parking lot it was, "We're here!!" I was thankful that his teacher, whom we met last week, invited us in on the first day to take some photos. That was a little easier than dumping him off at the door on day one. So, here's my oldest baby sitting at his desk, coloring the bus with his yellow crayon. Where did the last four years go?




And just for fun, here's Luke and his "bag." He announced he was ready for school and that he had his bag. Dave told Luke he was staying home with Daddy while Mommy ran Seth to school today. Luke, who adores Daddy and is always happy to hang out with him, threw his bag on the floor and pouted. Until he realized he could go outside to wave goodbye.