First Day of School

That's a TWO for 2nd grade!

Ellie says to me, "Aunt Beaney wishes you would blog every day like you used to Mommy." Well the guilt trip worked and I am going to try hard to blog more often. Not every day, but with our family so far away I need to make a better effort to update and have pictures for everyone. SO here we go!

Ellie started 2nd grade today. I can't believe we've done this three times now. Next year Nate will be joining her (plus Sadie will be in pre-school, I'm not sure I'll know what do with just one kid at home, but hey that's still a loooong year away). I'm sure I'll cry then, but not a tear this year. Probably because I know she's got a fantastic school, a fun new teacher and great kids in her class. Both her Kindy and 1st grade best friends are in her class, plus a few more of her good girlfriends and some fun boys. I think it's going to be a great year!!Hailey -- 1st grade BFF

Hannah - Kindy BFFLindsay -- Like-family BFF (and Caroline who started Kindergarten today). Lindsay and Ellie think alike I guess because last year they wore the same outfit on the 1st day of school and this year they had the same shirt and almost the same hairdo.

The best part of the first day of school is that everything is still so fun. Doing her hair is fun. Packing her bag is fun. Picking out a boring old uniform is fun. Even doing homework and putting in the nice new binder is fun. It doesn't last long enough unfortunately.

Ellie had a great day, despite the blistering 115 degree weather (I think I melted waiting to pick her up -- which wasn't long since I fell asleep and woke up late. Luckily the group she walks with was even later).

Right before she headed in. No tears, just excitement!

Now we're playing one last time with Brody and Sadie before they head to Virginia for 3 years and our college friend Vanessa is on her way over. Who knows if we'll actually eat dinner or not.