Summer Daze to School Days

Well, the switch has been made. We've traded our Summer Daze for School Days. Our first day of school could not have been better. Jacob was happy to get started with his laptop...Katelyn was happy that her entire outfit was perfectly coordinated... and Maddie had a little anxiety in the morning, but by the time I picked her up, she was BEAMING and exclaimed, "I LOOOOVE school!" (Oh, the power of priesthood blessings AND prayer!) Hooray! And by the way, if it looks like Maddie's blue school bag is big enough for her to fit it---it is! She HAD to have this one! (All parents of Hannah Montana fans can sympathize, I'm sure!) I suppose it was my bad for letting her choose it herself! SO! If summer HAS to end, then I'm thankful the new season has started on a good note! So...here's to all you school people out there! Have a happy, new school year---full of learning adventures!

Oh, What did we do with our summertime?

Well, I informed the kiddos that tomorrow is their last day of freedom. Jacob wants to know if we are doing anything spectacular to mark the occasion, and is moping because he is SURE that I will not invite Cody to join us. Katie is worrying about what to wear on her first day, and is digging her High School Musical shirt out of the hamper. Maddie is ...well...panicking. "Is it the real, real, real school?" she sobs through tears. Whatever does she mean? She tries to explain, "Are the mean lunch ladies going to be there?!" Oh-no! PLEEEEASE don't let there be a relapse and a repeat of last year's drama! (It took her 6 weeks to get fully adjusted!) Nonetheless, during Family Prayer this evening, both Jake and Katie prayed for Maddie with words sweet and comforting. I'm sure they are trying to keep the impending crisis at bay! Sweet children. So---as we head into a crazy start of a new school year, it's time to reflect on the crazy days of our summer, and remember why this has always been my favorite time of the year! (click word bubble on slideshow for captions)