The first day of school

I don't know what the deal is but I think that all of the kids are ready to head back to school by the end of the summer...at least Heather and I are beyond ready to send them all back and have an actual schedule. I think that Kate and Chloe were the only ones who were truly excited to go to school this year. Chloe was so anxious to jump into Junior High and Kate couldn't wait to go to first grade with Mrs. Ortgiesen who all of our kids have had for first grade. Heather walked Kate to school and Kate kept saying "you don't have to take me in, I can do it." Kate even told Heather that she should probably leave after she tried to help put her backpack in the right place and help her find her desk. Kate was totally fine going to first grade...Heather didn't like it one bit.

Liam and Kate heading off to school. I don't worry much about Kate at school since she's got a very protective brother that could take care of business if needed.

Eli and Chloe actually both look happy about school but don't let Eli's goofy grin fool you.

Harley was pretty bummed out that all of the kids were gone.

Kate doesn't show much mental "wear & tear" in this picture since it's the first day of school but by the time Friday rolled around, she woke up in the morning and just started crying "I don't want to go back...school is soooo long". I'd have to agree somewhat with that statement since it really is quite long for a 6 year old to be in school for 7 hours a day. Kate has definitely been the challenge with the school schedule. I've mentioned it before but she's like a teenager in that she loves to stay up late and sleep in as long as possible. The transition has been a little rough to get her to bed early enough to wake up for school. It's like a circus act at our house every morning getting lunches ready, hair done, getting dressed, bags packed and headed out the door before the bell rings. "C'mon Kate" is a common phrase you hear from Liam as he waits for his slow poke sister so they can walk to school. We're hoping it gets easier for her....we shall see.