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Back To School

 Where did the summer go?  We've been back in school since August 1st (and already I have my first cold) and trying to get back into a routine.  With Wyatt starting preschool this year (he starts next week) all the boys have new school supplies.
 At our Teacher Meet-And-Greet I was able to pick up new Abney Elementary shirts for Ethan, Jack and myself.  Every Friday is spirit wear day so we're all covered!!
 Don't you just love new school supplies?  This has always been my favorite part of back-to-school.  However, I HATE that the school publishes a supply list on their website but when you get to the meet and greet the teacher has a list that is completely different from what was posted.  In today's day and age, can we not have each teacher post their list prior to the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL? The last thing I want to do is buy it all the night before school starts.
 Jack brought these two things home from the meet and greet and the note we read the night before school started solidified that she is the PERFECT teacher for him. It was a little poem about being nervous before school and it had some pixie dust to sprinkle under your pillow to help you sleep and be ready for school.  For Jack, he always gets a bit scared about new surroundings and people so this really helped give him a good night sleep!
 Backpacks all ready to go!
 Ethan (still have asleep) ready for the bus on his first day as a big kindergartener!
 Jack ready for his first day of 2nd grade!
 Wyatt really wasn't sure what to do with himself with his brother's gone.  We've been potty training him and he took this day to have SEVERAL accidents - including one at Target (after I tried making him go to the bathroom and him outright refusing).  Yes, I was THAT mom at the store that day.  Sigh.
 Ethan fell asleep on the bus ride home after an exciting first day.
 But we're so happy to have our bus driver, Ken, back for another year.  We are truly blessed with wonderful teachers, aids, therapists and others who provide care and teaching to Ethan.
 Jack and company made it home safely too.
I was sure glad to have my boys home but I'm looking forward to a great new school year.
And with Wyatt starting preschool and gone for two days a week, I've volunteered to be Room Mom for both Jack and Ethan's classes and I can't wait to spend lots of time in the classroom being as involved as I can with their education!

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