First Day of School

Yesterday was the first day of school.  We probably have one of the latest start dates in the country!  All week Rebecah was saying that she didn't want to go to preschool because she didn't know anyone and Kimball kept telling me that he didn't like school.  I knew it was just end of summer blues and nerves about the first day.  Bright and early yesterday morning they were both up and ready for school very excited to start the day.The kids were so excited they wanted to go out for the bus 20 minutes early. 

All smiles as they climb on the bus.  Rebecah had NO hesitation
at all about riding the bus with the big kids.

 This year Rebecah is in a state funded pre-Kindergarten program.  She goes 5 days a week for 2 1/2 hours.  She is bused to and from preschool.  I was glad she was accepted into this program because I know she will need this to make her feel special after the babies are born.  It will give her something to do daily when I'm initially so busy with the babies.

Her first day was great.  She managed all of her bus transfers with adult help and she enjoyed her class.  She is making friends already.  I miss her while she is gone, but I got used to having her gone a little last year when she was gone 2 mornings a week.

First day of pre-K

 I think Kimball looks so old in the picture below.  Kimball started 2nd grade.  He did some reading and school practice most days during the summer so hopefully he is still up to speed on everything.  He LOVES to learn languages...currently German is his language of choice.  His first day of school was great.  He came home so excited and said how much he loved school and how 2nd grade is better than 1st grade.  That is what we want.  Today he came home a little disappointed that his class hasn't done any science yet.  He loves science related topics.

The mature 2nd grader.

Both kids excited and ready for new adventures.

I think we will have a great year.