Getting Ready for the First Day

On Friday, August 24th, the munchkins and I went to their school for an Open House to meet their teachers.  

 Buddy wanted me to get his picture taken next to the lightning poster.

We went to see Buddy's classroom and teacher first.  He has the same teacher Sissy had last year, Mrs. Bjorlykke.  I am so glad he has her!  After we visited the kindergarten classroom, we were off to meet Sissy's new teacher, Mrs. Zadeh.  I think Sissy is going to also have a great year.  Her teacher had a scavenger hunt for the students so they could get familiar with their new classroom.  We were able to find all the items on the list.  Sissy was also excited to see that there were a few friends from last year in her class this year.

 Here they are on the first day of school, Monday, August 27th!

I made cinnamon rolls and sausage for them for breakfast at their request.
I made cinnamon rolls for Sissy last year on her first day of school.  This will probably become one of our 'first day of school' traditions each year.  They love cinnamon rolls, but don't get them very often, so it was special for them to have this treat.

 Here they are walking down to the bus stop with two neighbor friends.

 Waiting for the bus

 The bus arrived with a new bus driver this year.  Her name is Barbara and like last year, the kindergartners boarded first... 

 then all the other kids were able to get on.

 Barbara was kind enough to let the parents come inside the bus to get a few pictures of the kids.  Here's Buddy with his friend.  They are both in kindergarten this year but in different classes.

 Sissy peeking over the seat.  She was so excited to go to school!  They are the first to get on the bus in the morning and the first to be dropped off in the afternoon.

 Coming home after their first day

 Buddy was one of the first ones off the bus

 Then, Sissy made her way out, too. 

 Buddy was glad to see his daddy at the bus stop.  His t-shirt read, 'BE FEARLESS.'  Buddy was a little nervous about his first day of school and meeting new friends.  We prayed for him last night and this morning. The last thing I whispered to him before he got on the bus in the morning was that I'd be praying for him all day!  When he came home he said, and I quote, "This was the best day of school, ever!"  I'm so thankful his day went so well!

 The munchkins walking home from the bus stop

All in all, it was a great first day of school for them.  I'm glad the year is off to such a smooth start.