Off to a great start!

2nd day of school today. This morning was a breeze! Kids were all up once again before I had to wake them. K got dressed before I asked her. Bubs ate, got dressed, & then asked if he could do "homework!"

Last year - when K sat down at the table to do her homework, I gave Bubs a journal to write in & draw a picture. It started out with "My name is B..., I am 4 years old, I was born on ....etc." Each topic would have his own drawing to match. I would write the words out & he would copy them. That has become his "homework." Last night we added - "I am in Kindergarten. My teacher is Mrs. Peterson."

On our way to EDCC this morning, Bubs was a little upset and said "I want to see Mrs. Peterson." I said - "Oh, you will, in one hour EDCC will take you there." That was sweet. I hope that excitement continues throughout the school year!

First Day of School!

K is off to 2nd grade today and Bubs is off to Kindergarten. My "baby" is now in school! I have 2 school age kids. Where did the last 5 years go!? The more I think about it the more I find it hard to believe. My recollections of school really begin in 2nd grade - and thats where K is. My my teachers, my friends, my love for math, my projects - let it all begin...

Here's the poem that I got from Bubs' Kindergarten teacher.

The First Day
I gave you a little wink and smile
As you entered my room today.
For I know how hard it is to leave
And know your child must stay.
You've been with him for five years now
And have been a loving guide,
But now, alas, the time has come
To leave him at my side.
Just know that as you drive away
And tears down your cheeks may flow
I'll love him as I would my own
And help him learn and grow.
For as a parent, I too know
How quickly the years do pass
And that one day soon it will be my turn
To take my child to class.
So please put your mind at ease
And cry those tears no more
For I will love him and take him in
When you leave him at my door.

Best wishes to my kids for a great school year!

And here's a little proof that they survived their first day! Coming home...

Proud Parents, excited child!

It was not a smooth registration process at our local elementary school. In two years, this was the worst. I waited an hour in line, luckily with a book in hand to pass the time! At the end we got Bubs & K's teacher assignments. There isn't just one family with our last name - there's happens to be another student, Jared that they wanted to give me paperwork on. I said no, that he wasn't my child. They corrected it & gave me 2 pieces of paperwork. With K's they gave me an envelope with her name on it. That sidetracked me - I was wondering what it was - homework before school started?

Not sure who the teachers were for either kid, so headed home to look them up in last years yearbook. On the way, double checked the paperwork & noticed that I had one for K & one for Andrew Morrison. WHAT? I had to turn the car around, find parking again, cut back in the exit & get the one for Bubs. I did that & was happily surprised - he had the same teacher K did in Kindergarten. That will make for an easier year to have 2 kids in school. We like her & are comfortable with her, her classroom, & her assignments. And Bubs should also be familiar with her face, so he won't be walking into a classroom of a complete stranger!

When I got home, I couldn't wait to open the envelope. I started reading & then started reading it outloud to P & then yelled for K to come! She was selected to attend a 2/3 grade class called Academic Odyssey. Her 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Brown recommended her for this special 2nd grade class. She was so excited - jumping up and down. She really felt special! I'm not sure any of us really get what its all about yet. We'll find out Sept 3rd for Open House!

I was reassured that this class was a good opportunity for K this morning. At EDCC, the teacher asked me what 2nd grade teacher K got.
Me - O'Reilly?
Teacher - Oh, thats the same as Carson.
Me - So, is this a good thing then?
Teacher - Definitely. That class is hand picked. Now that I see who is in that class, I know why.

I never feel like I'm doing enough or pushing K & Bubs enough in the learning environment. I feel like I'm always running out of time to teach them & show them new things. This class placement makes me feel like we are doing something right! Good luck K! Keep up the good work. Mom & dad are so proud of you. :)