Back-To-School chaos!

This morning was busy! We got the kids up and ready for school, then shooed Ryan & Ethan out to the bus stop. We then hurried and got Vanessa and Jeff ready, hopped in the car and headed over to the school to make sure Ethan got into the right place to line up. It took a few minutes and a bit of questioning other parents, but we finally found his class's line.

We waited until Ethan went into his classroom (he's in a portable this year), then headed over to the fifth grade doors to make sure Ryan got to his class. He did, so we hopped back into the car, drove over to Papa & Tutu's to drop off Jeff, then headed back to the school so we could meet with Vanessa's teacher.

It was sort of a Meet & Greet to familiarize the incoming 1st-Graders to their classrooms and teachers, as well as where to get on/off the bus and where to line up. We met with her teacher for about ten minutes, got the necessary information for tomorrow, then merrily went on our way.

Vanessa seemed excited afterwards, and just talked and talked about tomorrow. Hopefully, things will go smoothly tomorrow.

Hopefully.

Back-To-School tomorrow!

So tomorrow is the kids' first day back to school. Well, actually just for Ryan and Ethan, as 1st graders don't go until Tuesday. Monday will be used as a sort of "meet & greet" for brand new 1st graders to meet their teachers; Vanessa's appointment is at 9:30 am, which means after we make sure the boys line up at the right doors, we have to drop Jeff off at Tutu's, then head right back to the school with Vanessa.

I don't know if the new principal decided it, but Hayden Peak will now start at 9:00 am and go until 3:55 pm. The kids are glad for the extra sleep time, but not so much for the late arrival home. Interrupts their playtime or something, lol. Anyway, just a few changes to get used to.

Hopefully we can get the kids to go to bed at a decent time tonight. Here's hoping! ;-)

Last Day of School!

Today is the last day of school, which explains why Ryan and Ethan were practically begging to stay home today. Lol, I don't think so!

They went, complaining it wasn't fair that Vanessa was already done, but they went. It's a short day, too, so I really don't understand why all the grumbling, lol.

Oh, well!

Summer vacation, here we come!

The Princess is growing up!

Today was Vanessa's last day of school, which Ryan wasn't too happy about because it's one day before the rest of the students get out for vacation, but I don't feel so guilty, lol. The Kindergarteners put on a program for their parents, which included lots of songs that they learned throughout the year, along with some drawings they did. It was really cute.

Afterwards, we walked back to her classroom to pick Vanessa up, along with her last report card and her portfolio, and also to say good-bye to Mrs. Venning. I'm so glad Vanessa had Mrs. Venning for her teacher; she really encouraged and helped Vanessa in both academics and social play. Hopefully the prospect of going to 1st Grade will keep her mind off of missing her beloved teacher.

Vanessa & Mrs. Venning

Vanessa singing in the Kindergarten Program