Wednesday, September 2, 2009

First Day of Freedom, I mean School!

Today was a one of those milestones in my life. My youngest is going into 1st grade. All my kids are going to be in school all day. I never thought this day would come when I was up in the middle of the night with them and taking them to every errand I had to do when they were younger. Today, I went to Institute, without kids. I went to Walmart, with out kids. I went to lunch with a friend, without kids. Of course I had to rush home to see how Justin's first day was. O.K. Laura, next phase. Move on.

Kate's starting 6th grade at the Middle School.

Sarah's starting 4th grade and she is so excited, she got the teacher she wanted, Mr. Hartke.

Eric's starting 1st grade. The last one going to school all day this year. I had mixed emotions. Freedom being the first but loneliness and sadness not far behind. He is such a good kid, he really was a joy to spend the day with. I will miss him while he is at school!

Unfortunately, Justin slipped out so early this morning, I didn't get a picture of him. We said family prayers and he was out the door. He started 8th grade this year at the Jr. High.

4 comments:

Brigette said...

I love the pictures. Give them all a BIG hug from me. What a HUGE milestone for you. I am still in the "take all the kids with you" phase. :-)

Sharon said...

wow! they all look great!! ethan starts kindergarten next week & i definitely have mixed emotions .. i'm glad he is so excited & i know it'll be good for him but i just can't believe he is five already .. enjoy yourself!!

Laura said...

I like that picture of Kate. I thought you curled her hair and died it green.

Then I clicked on it.

Frankie and Krista said...

They look so cute. I am jealous of the pants and jackets. I wish. By the way, kate is looking all grown up.... I can't believe how much she has changed since the last time we saw you. ( she is even growing in the upper region:) i am so jealous of that too haha)