Ready for the First Day of School!

I still cannot believe that I am going to be sending all three of my kids off to school tomorrow.   There is a lot of excitement in the air here but I can't say it is coming from me.  We landed just under two weeks ago and I think the kids are looking forward to starting school in their new "home" country.   

This year Ayden is going into a PreK4 program at SAS.  It happens to be full day and she rides the bus with Garrett and Jordan.  It is a toss up what she is the most excited for... her new backpack, the lunch box or riding the bus.    I asked her if she wanted me to drive her the first few days to school.   She was quick to respond, "No, Mom... I am fine taking the bus with Garrett and Jordan."  

So we broke them in quick... walked the .25 miles to the bus stop and off they went....

I am not going to lie... I was far more nervous then they were.  What am I going to do without any of my pals home????

Jordan starting 3rd Grade

Ayden in Pre K 4

Garrett starting 1st Grade

As you can imagine... I take a lot of pictures.   I also have a tendency to be late to just about everything.   The first day of school,  I somehow managed to get the kids to the bus stop 15 minutes early!!!  That lasted one day.    In our spare time, I took pictures.... and as you can see the kids have just about had it with me... and my camera! 

You blink and then they are gone.... 

I did not follow the bus.... as some may have thought I would.... Instead, I walked away with a very heavy heart.... really... I did.  

Okay... I may have skipped...  (Just a little)