Back to School ....

Can I cry through written word? I seriously am so sad the kids are back in school. I love that they love learning and going, but man I miss them! They were all excited about their first day and did awesome. 

Ella is the big woman on campus. She is in 5th grade now. She was most excited about seeing her old friends. Her teacher this year is Mrs. Reynolds. She, however, will have three teachers. Mrs. Drew will teach Science, Social Studies, and spelling, Mrs. Reynolds will teach reading and writing, and Mrs. Schnurpel will teach Math. At least that's what I think they all said ;) She will do great. She is a great student and always eager to learn.

Cavin is in 3rd grade. He has Mrs. Lowry. He also enjoys school, but mostly for the competitive aspect. He loves to try and work hard and compete with others to be the best. I am hoping he will continue to learn healthy competition and work on being the best he can be and not worrying if that is still better than others. He is a good kid with a kind heart and although he is big, he is very much a gentle giant. 

Channing is in Kindergarten this year with Mrs. Ortolano. I can't believe it! She was thrilled to be going with her older siblings! When I asked her what she was excited to learn, she was way more concerned about her outfit and what shoes and necklace would match. So, not my child! Hopefully she will gain a love of learning like her siblings. She comes off shy, but is very far from it. I hope she will open up enough to make friends and have fun, but not be too sassy to her teacher! She is my first child who will have all day Kindergarten, I think that is such a long day. She did have a great first day.

My adorable children. I hope they go off into the world and make a difference and learn to be kind and giving. I hope they will always enjoy school and learning.

And then there was one....

I am excited to have one on one time with Deacon, but hopefully can keep him from a life of this! Ipads and technology have taken over our children! I look forward to finding time for him away from the screen! He sure was missing his siblings today. He kept looking in each room saying "Ella, where are you.." It will take some getting used to being just the two of us!