Jane Lauren's first day at St. Marks

We've had five straight years of first days at St. Marks. Remember so well dropping Annette and Charlie off when they were 2 and 3 and crying in the car afterwards! Set was here just last year. And this time it was Jane Lauren's turn. I didn't cry, but I was very reflective and sentimental.

Of course, this is the face she kept giving me when I pulled the camera out. 

 She got nervous when we entered the building. Holding her little hand is the best.

Immediately started playing and didn't cry when I left her, which makes it all so much easier!

It felt like the beginning of a lot more  ' my-last-baby-to-do-this '   moments to come.
A bit of heartbreak right there, but a true blessing too.

Luke 2:19 ''But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.''

#hearttreasures

First Day of School, THREE at Forest Park

We woke up a tad too late and I didn't take any pics on the front porch like I had hoped.

But, we did find cousin Cruz and baby Nash on our way to school, which the kids appreciated  more anyways.

Set was excited about everything but nap time.

 He has this crazy hair thing going most mornings even though I smooth and brush it 15 times. 

I'm telling myself it suits him....

He was very brave to go into this new setting. Transitions aren't his thing, but he sure loves playing and being busy and being with the 'big' kids. Thankful their were no tears and no fits thrown.

Not the picture I had envisioned of these three on their first day of school together..... but it will do.

cannot believe i get to take three of my kids to the same wonderful school this year!! very exciting.

pre k 4 for Set.  3rd for annette. 2nd for charlie.

charlie walked Set into his room. really sweet brothers. 

annette loved finding his seat and helping him with his things. future teacher maybe?

as we left him, he asked me if dad and i could stay. i said we'd be back later.  eek. 

i'm already itching to know how he's doing. 

charlie is typically not-so-sure on first days. he likes the comfort of the familiar.  thankful he was well this year! last year he had a fever. we are also thinking of his buddy gavin, who has been sick with an infection. praying he gets back to school soon.

annette has many friends in her class this year with mrs thrash. 

she was giddy to get started. we are very alike in this way. 

i love her love for learning and trying new things. 

we circled back around to the pre k 4 rooms to check on settie boy. he was active as always, and looked to be settling in fine. 

we circled back around to the pre k 4 rooms to check on settie boy. he was active as always, and looked to be settling in fine. 

and now it's just me and jane lauren playing with stamps and working on mastering the potty.

i should be working on my to-do list, but instead i keep looking these pics over and over. so very grateful for these kiddos and the little people they're becoming.

Back to School 2016

First day Charlie was sick, 4th and 5th days Annette was sick.

Then Set and Isaac and I all caught strep too. Rough few weeks there. 

JL started MDO at Westover. She cries for a few minutes when I drop her off, i wait in hallway to see when she stops the stomping and tears... usually about 90 seconds. 

Set started back to St. Marks. No tears, whew. 

first day of school 2015: Kindergarten and 1st

Both at Forest Park!!

I woke them both up a little before 7am. They both hopped up happy and so ready to go.

 (That won't last long.)

We were worried about Charlie having a hard first few days, because he usually doesn't like being in unfamiliar places without us close by. Been praying about it for awhile. AND HE DID SO WELL! Hopped right down the hallway and entered the room without any help from us. So brave. And we are so thankful.

She lost another  bottom tooth a few days ago. Her two top ones are loose now.

kindergarten!!!

I'll say this every year, I'm sure, but I really really want to stay at the school with them. I want to chant the poems in unison,  have calendar time, go to the library and PE, have art, play with friends at recess... the whole deal.

i'll be thinking about them all day :)))