First Day of School

August 18, 2009

WOW! We have two in school for the first time this year! Patrick is in third grade now and Benjamin is starting Kindergarten! My goodness they grow up so fast! Benjamin is absolutely thrilled to be in school now. He just couldn't wait to start! I hope his enthusiasm stays with him throughout his school career. Patrick was just so excited to get back with his friends! It was a long summer for him. He really loves school.

Benny & Patrick - my school boys.
Buds. They love each other...even if Patrick did tell Benny he was going to tell him to get on the wrong bus when they transfer in the morning!

Waiting on the big yellow bus! I think Benjamin was about ready to bust! He's been waiting for years for this day.

There they go. Not even a look back... sniffle, sniffle...

OK...I was pretty OK until the bus drove off. I'll admit it - I cried. Not as hard as I did the night before though. I was a basket case:) There is just something about going to school - it's the official end of baby-hood I guess. They just aren't ever quite the same after that first day of school.

Patrick waiting in line to go in the school building. Yes, I drove up there - there was Kindergarten orientation for the kids & parents that morning (probably more for the parents than the kids).

What a big boy!

He even raised his hand...just like he was supposed to. I was so proud:)

Getting off of the bus in the afternoon. Boy was I glad to see them! That was the longest half day ever!