My kids have started school. I can't believe this day got here as fast as it did! I am so proud of both of them because they were amazing this morning! Both of them went to school happy as they could be and even smiled for the camera without too much coaxing. I woke up early this morning to get dressed and ready so they wouldn't be rushed. When I woke them up Brock popped up and got dressed, but Claire, not so much. She wasn't thrilled that we were waking up at the unGodly hour of 7AM! (She is my daughter!) However, once she got going she was happy about going to school. We got out the door at a great time and everything was unhurried and fun for them. I was doing really well until I saw Cortney & Ryan leaving, after that, the water works flowed. We took Claire to her class first and got her settled which was easy. Then we started down the hall to kindergarten. I told Tim I felt like I was marching to my execution. My heart was in my throat and I felt like grabbing my baby and running out the door, but we marched on. When we went by Reids classroom we stopped and took a picture with him, and after that Brock was ready to go. He went into the class, put his things where they were supposed to go, and sat down to read a book. He looked like he had been there before....(for two years). Mrs. Cunningham was doing a great job with all the parents, and like I had instructed her Friday, she didn't acknowledge me and my drama. The only bad news of the day was that Claire's stomach started feeling bad and I had to go get her at lunch. She is feeling as she says "Not a 100%", but should be better by tomorrow. When I was walking in to get her Brock and Reid were at recess and so I got to see them. They were having a ball! Brock ran to give me a hug and I could tell that he was having a wonderful day. I asked him how his day was going and he said "This is Great!" and his eyes were dancing. I am so thankful that my kids adjust so easily to new situations and for such a fantastic place to take them for school. I know they are in fantastic hands for their education, but man if my house isn't quiet. I may be in the minority, but I sure love hearing their little voices around me. I guess I will be glad to see the first vacation day come so I can have my chicks back in the nest! Anyway, you didn't come to read me prattle on, here are the pictures. Thanks for your prayers! I pray you all had a good enough day too.
UPDATE ON CAPTAIN KINDERGARTEN
Brock absolutely loved his first day. He said that it was awesome. He is also reporting that he has a new girlfriend named Hailey who is very cute and he gets to sit beside her. I, of course, called to check this chick out, and got good news. Apparently she is a very well behaved little girl. Yeah, not going for the bad girl type right now!
Claire seems to be feeling better and is ready to give 2nd grade a 2nd try.
