First Day of School 2018

Everyone in our house has been eagerly awaiting this day for a few weeks now. We knew that this year would be a big one since our little man was going to be starting Kindergarten. We have tried to talk it up pretty big and Brinley has been a big help about telling him how things were going to be once school starts. Last night I drew these little sidewalk chalk letter and number so that we could take our pictures this morning. Jennifer also asked the kids what some of their favorite things were for another little photo opportunity.

Our big Kindergartener. 

Big 1st grader. 

Landon is going to be a part of the Class of 2031. 

I must be doing something right in this guy's little eyes if he wants to be a daddy when he grows up. 

This little lady really loves animals so I can see her being a veterinarian like she wants to be. 

With the kids both going to be in school, that means Jennifer and I will have a bit more free time. That means that we can start to get back to some of our old hobbies. 

I can't believe that this girl is now a 1st grader. She is completely ready for school to start this year. 

Landon has been excited for about a week now for school to start, but once we actually got to the school he froze up and became shy and didn't want to talk at all. 

So glad for our sanity that these two will be in the same school this year. The past 2 years it was a little chaotic driving back and forth between schools all morning long. I hope they look out for each other over the years they are together in school.

Unicorns and dinosaur backpacks this year. 

My little momma's boy walking in with his favorite lady. 

Brinley found her seat and she sat down and got ready to work. I really hope that she has a wonderful year at school. 

Our little baby boy is growing up! Ready to meet new friends and learn new things! 

Landon at his seat and ready to start on his first school assignment, coloring. 

A little note from Landon's teacher to the class. Landon said it was a good day when we picked him up. 

All smiles for us at the annual Boo Hoo breakfast. This is where kindergarten parents can come and drown their sorrows in some chicken biscuits from Chick-Fil-A.   

We left the school and headed to the nearby trails for a training run. We haven't ran together (just the two of us) outside in such a long time. We are trying to get ready for our next race which is the Bourbon Chase.

We tried to run a path with the most hills so that we could challenge ourselves. We both finished under the times we are projecting ourselves to complete our legs of the race.

Next we headed out to Southwind Golf Course in Winchester for a little round of golf. I haven't played much at all over the past year. We have just been busy living life. I expect to play a little more now that the kids are in school. 

We played 9 holes, which is about the time when Jennifer gets bored, and then headed home for a little lunch. 

The day flew by and in no time at all it was time to pick the kids up from school. Thankfully the kids had their umbrellas because it was sprinkling a little on the walk out of school.

Everyone in our house is excited about the starting school year. I pray that they make new friends and enjoy learning everyday. School can be such a fun and positive experience. I pray for the teachers that they are given the patience of teaching, especially on days when students aren't acting their best. I pray for the administration, support staff, and even the volunteers to be a positive influence in every single child's life. Thanks for reading and God bless!

Brinley was excited for day 2. She already really likes her new teacher, Ms. Dado.

Day 2 was a struggle for this little guy. He was trying to find his class so that he will know how to get there next week when he is on his own. He had trouble and that sent him into a little bit of a downward spiral. He refused a picture. Then he wouldn't let go of me. Thankfully his teacher, Mrs. O'Brien took his hand and started distracting him so that I could slip out. I asked him what was wrong and he told me that he was sad that he didn't get to go on the big playground yesterday, which he can see outside his classroom window. Of course Brinley did yesterday and had told him about how much fun in was.