Big Kids!

That bittersweet moment. The first day of school. Great to get them out of the house, but it also means they're growing up fast. Amberlyn is officially a 3rd grader! 3rd grade. Really? I don't know what it is, but there's something majorly different about 2nd grade to 3rd grade.

Then there's Denver, in first grade now. All day. No more 1/2 day Kindergarten. He was so excited to ride the big bus in the morning with Amberlyn! I feel like I couldn't give him enough instruction on what to do. He's my baby. (Well, at least for the next day or so, until this next little one arrives. But Denver will always be my baby.)

Daddy woke them up this morning before he left for work. They'd laid out their clothes last night, and were very excited to get dressed. Denver donned a shirt that says "Don't Bug Me" with a big bug on it, while Amberlyn had selected a twirly cotton dress. We got shoes on, beds made, got hair done, fixed oatmeal for breakfast, brushed teeth, packed lunches & backpacks, did chores and said prayers. Then it was outside for picture time!

(sorry my lense was smudged)

Amberlyn has a new Lala Loopsy backpack, and Denver has the same Cars backpack from last year. They had their bags of school supplies to hand in to their teachers, and smiles on their faces!

Grandma and I walked them to the bus stop and waited for the bus to arrive. When it pulled up, kisses and hugs were given and they got on the bus.

The bus driver will assign seats tomorrow, and I made sure to have them sit together. We blew kisses as they drove off! We'll see them in 7 hours!