First Day of School

We have been anxiously awaiting the beginning of Olivia's 2nd grade year and Duncan's first year of pre-school. And by "anxious" I meeeeaaaan anxious! I don't remember the anticipation of school leading to such melt downs and crying spells when I was little but maybe the kids aren't the ones to remember those. All I know, is that everyone seems to post pictures of happy-go-lucky kids running off to their new schools without a care in the world while the mom sits back and sniffles but that has NOT been our experience. I am hoping that the school experience grows on them this week and that they realize all their worries were for not and that even though I am not with them, God is, and that Mama's got milk and cookies waiting for them at home.

I did manage to get a few smiling shots as I "sold" the school experience in the most exciting voice I could muster. I think I said the words "ice cream" a lot too.