Monday, August 11, 2008

And They're Off!

It's official - SUMMER BREAK is OVER!
Today is the FIRST day of SCHOOL for my kiddos!
They were so excited last night! I remember how that was when I was a kid, could NOT get to sleep from being so excited & nervous at the same time! Each one received a father's blessing from Ben, so they will have a great school year. They love that!
I made their lunches last night & the kids had their new clothes all laid out & backpacks full of school supplies. I suddenly noticed we didn't have anymore cereal for breakfast, so I whipped up some strawberry muffins (ok they were from a mix) and they were GOOD!!
Their backpacks are so full of supplies & lunches! Just look at their HUGE smiles!
Even Anson has school supplies (even though he's not going to school) in his backpack.
They rode their bikes while Ben and I jogged with them (Anson was in the stroller holding his backpack). I had to carry Ashley's backpack for her because it was too heavy (who knew school supplies could weigh her down so much). ha ha
We got to school with time to walk each munchkin to class. They even gave us hugs in front of everyone. They're so SWEET!!!
Now we're off to the gym (we already had our warm up jogging to school & walking home). Whew! It's already HOT outside!
I'm happy for the kids to be back with all their friends, but a little sad that our house is almost empty. But not too sad that I won't enjoy the quiet a little bit. LOL
Hope the kids have a great first day!

14 comments:

tammy said...

They look so cute! Yay for school!

And you go to the gym? I don't think I can be your friend anymore. : )

Crazymamaof6 said...

way to go walking them to class! happy first day! that is awesome! i'm going to go hide the extra school supplies! Pierce has been drawing on himself every day! no supplies for people not in school at my house.

have a great day!

verabear said...

They really look very happy and excited about going back to school. What a delight. So cute :)

Jen said...

Have a great day! They look cute, and I am laughing at Anson, Gavin was the same way, he is so sad that he has 3 more weeks until preschool. See ya Friday!

Mamarazzi said...

popped in from Julie's blog...cute kids! looks like everyone got off for school ok!

Jamie said...

How fun that both of you could see them off on their first day! They look so cute. I love that your girls are matching:)

SuperCoolMom said...

Hap-Hap-Happy Day!!! Hip-Hip-Hooray!!!

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Awesome back to school pics of the kids. Mine start back in two weeks, my last little guy starting this year. For the first time in 25 years, I won't have a kid at home. I won't know how to act LOL!!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Your kids are back in school. Where do you live? Ours don't go back until the Tuesday after Labor Day (first Monday in September).

Denise said...

YEAH! They are back to school! I try to make myself sad as I drop kiddos off on the first day, but who am I kidding....I celebrated!

Janan said...

Sweet!! That is awesome, NO KIDS (well, anson) during the day!! Sweet! Do you know anything about GNO this month???? If i have to sell my soul, I am going to GNO, NO MATTER WHAT!!!

snowflake said...

They are so big! Very sad that you are all alone in a quit house, I wish I could change that to having fun at the gym with someone other than your cute little boyfriend. haha Can't wait to see you.

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Carrie and Troy Keiser said...

We go back on the 20th. You kiddos look all happy and ready for another year of learning!