First Day of school 2012

Wow, 3 kids in school!  Am I getting old, or what?  It is just crazy!  It has been 7 years since I had only one kid to take care of.  Now for almost 4 hours a day it is just me and Asher.  It is nice to spend some one on one time with him.

Austin started 5th grade...last year of elementary school.  He actually picked his teacher this year.  I don't usually request teachers but he brought me the request sheet, filled out and asked me to sign it.  Since it is his last year of this school, I agreed to sign it.  I am glad I did because he is loving school so far this year.  He has always liked school (contrary to what he tells other people to maintain his "persona") but this year he even likes doing his homework! :)  He also got chosen to be on the student council and is excited about the new challenges and opportunities it will bring.   

Allison started 2nd grade this year.  She picked out those shoes she is wearing...she HAD to have them even though I didn't think they went with any of her clothes.   She definitely has a say already in what clothes she will and will not wear...even when I totally do not agree!  Girls! ;)  I actually love having her around. And I can't wait for a couple more years when I can buy her lots of girly things and then "borrow" them from her. :)

Abigail was so excited for Kindergarten to start.  She wants to be a big girl like her older siblings so bad.  I cried a few times before she left thinking about it but was just excited for her on the actual day she left. She really has grown up a lot in the last year and she is absolutely ready for school.  When Chris picked her up from school on the first day, she said, "this was the best day ever!"  I am so glad! :)