First day of school - August 2009

Last day of school - May 2010

James woke up a bit late.

On Matthew's last day, his class put on a cute little "Celebration Presentation." It was so cute, but this was the best picture I got of him.

The other day I asked Matthew if he was excited for Summer Break and he replied, "Well, it's actually Spring Break, Mom. Summer doesn't start until June 21st. So really it should be called Spring Break at first and then Summer Break."

Matthew did so well in school and will be a great 1st grader. He's already looking forward to finding out who is teacher will be.

Pure Sock Craziness

It's Spirit Week at Matthew's school.  Today everyone is supposed to wear crazy socks.  Matthew was a little worried that he was wearing "girl" socks (they're mine) and that they were a little too crazy.  Luckily, once we got to school most kids, including the boys, had on long striped socks.  

James didn't want to be left out of the fun.

Even Jacob donned some striped craziness.  

Jacob is a month old now and chunkin' up real good.  He's still a pretty serious little guy, but he smiled at me on Friday for the first time.  The boys still love him, which is good.  The other night as the big boys were getting ready for bed, Matthew wanted to sing a lullaby to Jacob.  So he sat in the rocker and sang the first verse of "I am a Child of God" and then he sang  "Douglas Mountain."  But he made up his own lyrics for little Jacob.  He sang;

"Stars are twinkling over Douglas Mountain

Stars are twinkling so bright

Stars are twinkling over Douglas Mountain

Putting the night sky to sleep

Putting Jacob to sleep."

Yes, I had a few renegade tears.  I love those moments.  Especially at the end of a rough day.

First Day of School

Today was Matthew's first day of Kindergarten and he was so excited.  He kept reminding me to wake him up on time so that he wouldn't be late.  

James wanted to get in on the picture taking action.  

Matthew in front of his classroom.  It was super sunny and really hot.  When we got to school, it was about 10 minutes before the bell, and so all the kindergartners were playing on the playground.  Not Matthew, he was ready for class to start and didn't want to waste any time.  He kept saying, "When is school going to start?"  Waiting around was not what he had in mind.

Matthew found his name on a table and got really excited.  But I also think he couldn't wait for me to get out of there.  So I took a quick picture and said good-bye.  

When James and I got back to the car he asked, "Where'd brother go (he never says Matthew)?"  I told him that Matthew was at school.  James lost it.  I've never heard a cry so sad.  He cried and kept saying, "Brother!"  So cute.  He got over it pretty fast once we were home and he got a  snack.  

I can't believe how fast time goes.  I feel like it was a week ago that I brought my first baby home.  And now I'm dropping him off at school.  He's gotten so big and is so smart, I can't wait to see what this new adventure will bring him!