Time to join Pam and share the moments we're going to miss one day...because life is so short! Sometimes it's hard to find those moments among our busy schedules, but that's what I love about participating in this...it makes me stop and think about it and appreciate them so much more! Be sure to stop by Pam's and share your moments with us!
It's official! I now live with a first grader and a kindergartner!
I thought that I would really, really miss my babies...but they were so excited and ecstatic, that I was happy and thrilled to send them off to school! They will be in great hands and I look forward to watching them grow and learn this year! I didn't even shed a single tear or have a lump in my throat! {It really, really helps when you have chatty neighbors to wait with at the bus stop!}
Emily loves riding the bus! I couldn't even get her to look back and wave good-bye to me...she was too excited to get on that bus! She told me it was very noisy, though and it gave her a headache, but I have a feeling she will be a part of that noise before long! She said she sat with Alex on the bus {awww!} and he helped her by showing her which door leads to her classroom! I love how much of a big brother he can be for her! She had a great big smile on her face when I picked her up, told me about her locker, some new friends, and brought home some cute artwork for me!
Alex looks so much older this year...I do miss his sweet little chubby baby face...but he's matured so much and I am proud of how much he's accomplished since kindergarten! I love their enthusiasm for school...I will never miss that!
It's just so hard to believe that it's the beginning of a new school year already...the summer went too fast! Now that the kids are in school...I will cherish our summers so much more! I'm gonna miss these fun, early years of school when they are so eager to learn...and don't look forward to school being all about what they are wearing and who is the most popular! Let's hope that doesn't happen...especially not any time soon!
Have a great year!
Love the pictures, esp. the one on all the kids getting on the bus. What a great neighborhood!! Glad you didn't cry! Enjoy your time to yourself!
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww,every picture was so sweet. =0)
ReplyDeleteI see you're not the only mom who was out there with a camera either. ha ha ha
Happy 1st day of school!!
Awwww...oh my gosh they are just too precious! What a great big brother Alex is! I'm glad you were able to get through without shedding any tears! :)
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-E
The summer really did got by too fast! We have another week or so and I am so not ready. Your kiddos were so adorable. I bet it's an transition in a half for you to have them both in school.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you didn't cry! I'm not that strong...just reading about this makes me teary! ;) They looks so sweet...I love that shot of them walking!
ReplyDeleteAww, they are so cute. I love first days of school. I am glad you didn't cry and that everyone had a great day. They are precious. Our summer is wrapping up too. Lots of school shopping these days. Excitement is building. Fun for everyone.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics as usual!
Not even a tear! I am so proud of you because I just got tears in my eyes reading your words. The part about Alex sitting with her on the bus and then walking her to her room...so sweet! I had a big brother and so happy my little gril has one too.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy your "extra" time now that they are back to school. Have a great weekend!
Awww... so sweet! How beautiful and tidy they look ;) LOL What ARE you going to do with all this time on your hands?!
ReplyDeletei love first days of school! they're so exciting :) well over at my place we have 1 week down and everyone seems to like their teachers, class, friends... mommy however hasn't adjusted to having NO ONE here all day!!! and the weirdest thing, i am actually busier? i have yet to sit town on t couch and eat bonbons, ha ha.
ReplyDeletevery cute pictures :)
Great pics! I love the one with the Mom's in the picture and they all have their cameras..lol.
ReplyDeleteOh Carrie, What a sweet 1st day of school post. Your kids are so adorable. Each picture is just great! The last one is my favorite though. Big brother taking care of his little sis. Just melts my heart! I hope they have a great school year!
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AAWWEEEE....What a sweet post! I still have a lump in my throat when I send my kids off and they are just down the hall from me!! I am glad that Emily had a great first day! So now what are you gonna do with all of your free time!??!
ReplyDeleteLove all the pictures, especially the last one-so touching.
ReplyDeleteThe first day is still a few weeks away for us, but with one going into 3rd, 1st, and Preschool-I am dreading it! I hate to see another year pass...
I love these pics of your children. It does make me miss those first days of school. We have pictures from all the first days. Cherish them now, they grow too fast.
ReplyDeleteYou didnt cry? Bravo. And these pictures could not be any cuter. They are darling.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful post!!! we will be doing that on Tuesday!! only i am not brave enough to put jadon on the bus, i am too over protective or afraid he'll do something impuslive!! EEK!! So glad you continue to join me in this carnival every week!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh, Carrie - they are precious. I am proud of you for not crying - you're stronger than I am, because I cry just thinking about it, and mine isn't leaving for another year!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet is Alex, taking care of his little sister like that??
Oh, so precious!!! What a good big brother. They both look so adorable and so ready for the first day of school.
ReplyDeleteI think I would have cried at my kid's first day of school if I hadn't been homeschooling.
They both look so grown up and ready for school! I bet it makes it a lot easier for Emily that Alex can help her find her way around! I am still a little worried to drop Henry off {they let us walk the Kindergartens to their class the first two weeks of school}, because I'm afraid he will get distracted and end up in the wrong room!
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