First Day of School 2010-2011 School Year

Yep, it's that time again. Summer went by so fast this year. It didn't really seem like we had one. Don't know why. We did plenty. We got school clothes bought. School supplies are bought. Kids are registered. First days outfit is picked out. And now it's time. Gracie was nervous this morning. She got a male teacher this year. He is new. Mr. Pinkleman. TJ got Mrs. Heiner. He wasn't really nervous. He was excited to make new friends. Good thing, cause he only knew 2 kids in his class. So here they are, in the car ready to go. TJ will not smile lately for pictures. I'm gonna have to tape his mouth into a smile. lol

My pretty girl. She had to have a plaid shirt. And they both have cowboy boots on, though you can't see them. TJ's are black with blue uppers. Gracie's are pink with white uppers. Notice the cheetah print backpack. Remember the aforementioned cheetah print love? Still don't know, but she loves it.

TJ looks so happy to be here. lol Stinker!

Here she is at the door to her class. Her name is the red puzzle piece on the left. I caught her mid sentence, thus the open mouth.

And here is her new desk.

Outside TJ's class room. Some lady offered to take a picture of us together. That's a first.

And TJ's new desk. His teachers alarm didn't go off. So she was late. The principal was in there taking care of the class, until she got there. What a way to start the year! lol

Good luck kids! I hope this year is great. I hope we like their teachers. It's amazing how much I worry about them being liked, and treated well by their peers and teachers. Fitting in, etc. I'm starting to think that it's more stressful to go through it as a mom, than it was to go through it as a kid. *sigh*

Once I dropped Gracie off, she seemed fine. There were lots of kids in her class that she knew. TJ on the other hand, seemed apprehensive. And then I left, and wanted to cry! Almost did too! What is with these emotions? Must be a girl/mom thing eh?

Love you kids!