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Back to School

 Hard to believe the summer was over and it was time to head back to school. I absolutely HATE starting back the first week of August but I made the most of it by making these cute labels for the teacher's canisters of wipes for the teacher Meet & Greet. If you're going to give it anyway, you might as well make it look good.

 Then, as is our tradition, it was off for some frozen yogurt!

 Blink and then school started. How is it possible that they are all so big and all in the same school now, rocking their new school haircuts?

 First off, we took Ethan to his class for 1st grade. And for the first time ever, he refused to enter the room. I had to physically pick him up and bring him in. It was a rough start for him but we finally got some things put in place to help him and now he's doing great!

 Next off was Wyatt to Kindergarten. I did want to cry, especially looking at that face. But the good news is that he always does so much better when I'm not around him. He is now flourishing and making lots of friends!!

 Last, but certainly not least, my big 4th grader. He says he hates school but that smile tells me otherwise. I still remember dropping him off for his first day of preschool and now look at how big and handsome he is. Sigh.

 I enjoyed the day to myself filled with chores and errands (amazing what you can get done when there are no kids at home) waiting for the bus.  First home is Ethan.

 Then about 30 minutes later are the two others.


And so starts our new normal.

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