I wasn't sure how I felt about sending my boys back to school today. A big part of me didn't want summer to end. August went by way to fast.
Surprisingly, all the boys were okay with the idea of school starting again. Brock wanted it to start about 1 day after he was done in June. He couldn't wait to get back. Caden is such a good student that going to school is, not as much of a treat as it is for Brock, but it is a challenge and something fun to learn new stuff, so he was ready too. Tadhg was the surprise. He was anxious to go back, but I'm fairly certain it wasn't for the educational enlightenment. He thinks school is social hour... but hey! at least it got him up and ready on time!
I was able to get the requisite first day of school pictures. I have taken their pictures on that same rock every year and one of these days I'll do up a page with them all lined up and marvel at the age progression. (but not today!)
All of the boys were pleased with their new shoes and backpacks.
Tadhg is so typical-teenager. I had to beg for more than a grimace and the smile I did get was with a mouthful of food. Notice the remnants of his breakfast, still clutched in his hand.... yes, that is a hamburger! There is apparently no accounting for taste or conformity to standard breakfast foods for this boy. He'd rather have a burger or burrito for breakfast than cereal or pancakes any day. I'm just glad I don't have to sit behind him in class!!!
Caden is my one shot wonder. I love the ease and cooperation. Jump up on the rock, smile, click... we're done!
Are you blinded by Brock's shoes or is that just me? Wow! Those are white! Today only. It will be interesting to see if he still comes home with a whole sandbox full of sand in his shoes this year. Mr. Brock-star got his class assignment Friday and he is in the 2-3 combo class. There are 3 straight second grade classes (what equates to a mess of second graders on a normal year) but they still had need for another class, thus the combo. I was disappointed for a few minutes that he didn't get Mrs. Steffke, (super teacher extraordinaire!) but it will be nice for him to be in a class with kids his own age. Who knows, today might be the first day of third grade... we'll see.
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