Back to School

New back to school hair cuts!  We took advantage of JC Penney's free hair cut offer.  I think the girls's hair turned out adorable!

Back to school night with Dad, Brayden and Grandma Phillips.  The girls are starting Kindergarten!  (Sniffle, sniffle).  I am pretty sure I was waiting for this time since the girls were born, but holy smokes, I was so not ready.  I held it together that night, and put on my happy, excited Mom face.

Ellie at her desk.

Dani at her desk, yes, right next to Ellie.  I was on the fence so long about whether to put them in the same class or not.  I finally decided to, only because in our district they go to the "Kindergarten Center," then transition to the elementary school in first grade.  I thought being together may be easier for all of the transitioning from pre-school.  I did NOT expect them to sit right next to each other.  (The teacher has all the kids alphabetical).  I spoke to their teacher about my concerns, but he thinks they are doing just fine with it.

Me with my big girls, what happened?

Next up, Brayden's 2nd grade classroom!  I was thrilled to see his desk right next to my friend's daughter, Sammie.  Isn't she adorable?  They have been next to each other all year and have had some friendly competitions going on with their school work.  I LOVE it!

First day of school: Dani

Brayden

Ellie

Yes, more pics. aren't they thrilled?   At the bus stop, the bus was of course the best part of the day!

We read "The Night Before Kindergarten,"  (it uploaded out of order)

Mr. McCaslin wrangling all of the tiny children.  This is right when I lost it.  I had my sunglasses on, but tears were streaming, I  had the ugly cry like no other. I had to scurry away to my car before I started convulsing.  The horrible part was, I had to go home and work.  Sadly, my client had only been to therapy one time, so when I opened the door, the poor dad didn't know what to do.  He just asked, "Do we need to go?  Are you all right?"  I explained the situation and he understood, but I was still convulsing, seriously.

Patiently waiting to go inside.
I sent the girls to school in their new school clothes and Ellie got off the bus in an entirely different outfit.  I totally panicked, but she said she had a bloody nose and she got to go see the doctor (the nurse) and get new clothes! It was very exciting for her!