And so it begins...

Another school year has arrived. Last night was open house, and we were able to meet all of the teachers and see the classrooms. For JC it was simple, she has the same second grade teacher JR had two years ago. For JR, it means a year of changing classes and having multiple teachers. And for HT, it means his first day of kindergarten. The older two told me this morning that they didn't need me to walk them to school today. Even though they had walked to and from school themselves last year, I still had planned to walk up with them today. Instead, a neighbor and friend of JR, who happens to be in the same homeroom, came over and walked with them. I smiled to myself as I heard JR and his friend make plans to sit by each other, and other normal kid things. HT goes in the afternoon so I walked him up after lunch. I was able to walk him to his classroom, and take some pictures of him at his table. He was already playing with new friends and didn't even hear me say good-bye when I left. I'm so grateful to share these milestone moments with my wonderful kids!