School Started!

I abstained from putting "first day of school" as that's probably everyone's title to their post and plus, I didn't get this posted until the 3rd day of school. Although, it was Kate's first WHOLE day of Kindergarten today so I'm not so far off (she goes on M, W & Th). Besides it being a little difficult for everyone to get up and out the door in the morning, they all have been pretty excited about school starting. Sam was soooo ready...I was thinking we must be too boring for him. He was ready to be challenged or just to play with his friends at recess. They all had an exceptionally good class of kids LAST year and this year it seemed they were somewhat separated from some of those kids as well as good friends so I was hoping that wouldn't be too hard on them (and trusting the teachers knew what they were doing!). So far I haven't heard any complaints. Kate even found her good friend on the playground who is in the other section. I'm thankful she felt comfortable enough to do that...the playground can be kind of a big scary place as a K-er.

Speaking of Kate, the Kindergartener, here she is on her FIRST half-day:

Her teacher is Mrs. K ("K" is a popular letter) who is a friend of mine and a wonderful teacher. And the best part is their theme is wild animals so that's just right up Kate's alley. Just have to tell you I didn't shed a tear (yet)...but I DID race out of the house this morning as it was pretty quiet and didn't want the fact to sink in that come 4th quarter I'll be at home by myself a couple days. Denial....it's a great thing!

And Anna, well, she was really spazzy tonight so not sure if it's due to lack of sleep (we still put her to bed the same time as the younger 2...is that wrong?) or just the chocolate-chocolate star bar she had after school? OR, maybe it's the fact that her teacher sat her in a foursome of all boys this year. YIKES, I hate the thought of all that hormonal stuff going on. Yes, you can say it, I'm in denial. Just tell me to deal with it....or give me some wisdom and advice!