First Day of School 2010-2011

Oh how I wish every morning could go as smoothly as the first day of school. I got up at 6:00 a.m. and almost immediately heard Zack say, "Sissy, it's the first day of school. Are you excited?" The way they were whispering back and forth reminded me of Christmas morning. Haha

Zack went to his class while I got Lauren settled. She was so excited to find a seat and get the day started. The teacher's aide announced that as soon as you'd found a seat, you should make your way over to the carpet. My mom and I were cracking up at her bouncing around and dancing with all the other students. She couldn't have been more thrilled. She got slightly timid when I told her that I needed to go and make sure that Zack was settled before school started. My mom said that she was completely fine once I left though; all smiles. When I got to Zack's room, he was busy emptying his backpack. I kept trying to get a picture but heard, "I need to get all this stuff in my desk first." He couldn't just put everything in there though. He had to empty the markers and colored pencils into his pencil box. Everything had to be organized before he could sit down. Wonder where he gets that from?!?! Lol I was finally able to take a picture and gave him a kiss goodbye. I was a little hesitant about it halfway through because I wasn't sure if that was okay in 3rd grade, but he seemed just fine with it. The minute I was done getting everyone settled and headed out of the school, the lump in my throat formed. I tried hard to keep the tears from falling... and succeeded.

I couldn't wait to pick them up at the end of the day to find out how everything went. I knew that, at the least, Lauren would be full of conversation. I waited at the side of the building where the Kindergarten classes are released, while my mom waited for Zack in the lobby. Lauren's class was the last to be dismissed... and she was nowhere to be found. Her transportation form indicated that she would be riding the bus, but Mark made note of the fact that she'd be picked up on the first day. I went up to her teacher and asked if she was accidentally sent to the bus line. Miss Donna immediately sent a teacher's aide after her, but my mom had her as soon as we made it to the lobby. I'm so glad that she didn't make it into the bus line. She wouldn't have known which bus stop was hers, and frankly, neither would I. My mom joined us at McDonald's for an ice cream treat. Both kids couldn't stop talking. I couldn't even understand half of it since they were talking simultaneously. Haha Overall, they both had fantastic days and were looking forward to the year ahead of them. I sure hope the excitement continues! ;-)