First Day of School 2012

It is hard to believe that the school year started.  Lauren continues to go to the daycare at my school.  She has the infamous Mrs. Suzanne this year.  Mrs. Suzanne has such a kind spirit about her.  She is truly wonderful with the kids and many learn to read from her.  Lauren is primed and ready, and already knows so many of her letters and sounds.

Lauren on her first day of school.  (I guess you would consider it Pre-K, but since the kids have always been daycare kids, we have just called it "school".)

Thomas picked out this princess lunchbox for Lauren.  She was so excited when he gave it to her!  She LOVES the princesses -- especially Sleeping Beauty.  I'm sure I have written this before, but just in case I haven't -- Lauren truly thinks she is Sleeping Beauty.  She will name all of the princess, and when she gets to Princess Aurora, she says, "That's me!"  I think she has it figured out perfectly!

This is Jackson's first day of 1st grade!  How do we have a 1st grader???  I taught 1st grade, and now I have a 1st grader.  He was so excited about school!

Of course Lauren had to get in on the action too!

Jackson with his soccer backpack.  Notice that he did not want another Star Wars backpack.  Another sign that he is growing up.  Whimper, whimper.  He also really wanted the Converse tennis shoes.  He was not happy about wearing a "collar" shirt, but I explained that mommy's get to pick out the first day of school outfit, and he had to look nice!  

Lauren with Pink Baby, of course, heading into her school.

Jackson outside of the school.

Our annual picture in front of the school sign.

Thomas made sure to be there on the first day to walk Jackson inside.

Mother/son pose.  It is so nice to work where he goes to school! 

Jackson with his first grade teacher, Mrs. Bright.

Sitting at his desk with his school supplies.

Hanging up his backpack.

1st grader??  Really!  Time is flying by.