First Days of School Pictures--3 years apart

2005

2008
(Although it looks like it, Benjamin really is not wearing the same shirt as he was in kindergarten...)

First days of school

On Friday, after a two full days of kindergarten, Matthew exclaimed,

"Tomorrow is the weekend?! I want it to be a school day! I looooove my school! I looooove my teacher! I want to go to school tomorrow!"

Now, Matty has had many experiences with preschool, and has never been enthusiastic about going. So, to hear him say these things about school is music to my ears! I hope he continues to always "loooooove" school this much!

Back to School

This is such an exciting time around my house this year! About two weeks ago, Benjamin woke up proclaiming that he was ready to be back in school. Matthew is gearing up for his first year in "Big Boy School" and is super excited about finally being able to join Mommy and Big Brother instead of having to go to "Little School" (aka daycare) by himself.

I have very fond memories of the beginning of a new school year as a child. I always loved the brand new, waxy smelling, beautifully pointed crayons. And the whole box of unused, perfectly pink eraser tipped pencils. New school shoes that squeak on the linoleum of the school...everything so fresh and full of possibilities. I love reliving that with my own children.

Being a teacher, I have a different vantage point of a new school year, but with the same ripe excitement and enthusiasm. Brand new plan book, clean desks, and a blank walled classroom, full of possibilities. I love meeting my kids on the first day, as they walk slowly around the classroom, gazing at everything, trying to envision their upcoming school days.

I am truly looking forward to this school year!