And so it begins again. Is it just me, or did this summer fly by like none other? I hope the boys felt like it was a good one. Hopefully there were plenty of adventures, sleeping in, and lazy days. Now it's back to the nagging mom, early bedtimes, deadlines, but hopefully being back on a schedule will be good for us.
Last night we had our back to school feast, introduced our theme, had our father's blessings, and then had THE hardest time falling asleep. I tried reading to them so that they would fall asleep faster, it didn't work last night...they were just too excited!
This morning they were up bright and early (at least for them). New clothes on, hair combed, traditional rice pudding eaten, and pictures taken...they were ready to get out the door fast.
Corbin has shown the most excitement. Last night he laid out his clothes, socks, shoes, backpack, school supplies and kept saying he couldn't believe he was in 6th grade. I can't either. When I was walking to the big kid hall to take his picture, I kept thinking...'I am a mom to a 6th grader!!' It seems way too surreal.
I love how excited Taylor was about his shirt and shoes matching. We even found socks that went perfectly which made us both quite happy. :) Taylor is very excited to have one of his friends in his class this year and even a second cousin! I have a feeling this will be a big year for him.
Levi was the least excited about school starting. Oh how he wished summer would go on and on. But that wolf shirt made it much easier to get out of bed this morning. I am certain there was a little bit of excitement about seeing friends, smelling fresh out of the box crayons, and getting to eat lunch at school again. Here's to second grade.
And I am determined to get on a good schedule, so that everyone can come hope to a peaceful, happy place. Meal plans, cleaning schedule perfected, and get as much done in this house before our baby comes in just over two months!
Rudger is NOT happy. Right now he is sitting by me as sad as can be. As we left the school this morning, he said, "I do NOT want the brothers to go to school." We are going to have some long days ahead of us.
