The First Day of School...Times Three

Kate had her first day of kindergarten today. School has officially begun...again!

Josh started last Monday. JUNIOR HIGH! My goodness. His school has a uniform, but it's rather relaxed...white, khaki, any shade of blue or green. No jeans except for Friday. Collared shirts without patterns or logos larger than a quarter, or a school t-shirt. It took us a while to figure out what he'd be comfortable wearing, but as long as he can wear khaki shorts, he'll be happy.

Sophie started third grade last Tuesday. She has a wonderful teacher and lots of friends in her class.


And my baby Kate is a kindergartner? She has been so anxious for today to come. We talked about it all summer long, and I can hardly believe the day is here. She has the same fantastic and experienced teacher Josh and Sophie both had. Her good friend Eliza is in her class, but unfortunately, Will is in the other class.


But we met up with Will after school and went to lunch together. I'm sure they'll have fun on the playground and that we'll have plenty of after-school playdates. I still pinch myself that they're actually at our school! What a treat!



We're also excited because our buddy Chad is doing pre-K at the same time as Kate's kindergarten. He has a fall birthday, so just missed the deadline. We're sad about that, but glad they can hang out on the way to and from school.

Life feels a little more quiet. Maybe I'll be able to get organized now! Oh wait...I say that every year...