This year I sent two off to school! They were up bright and early, dressed and ready to go before the sun barely had any time to come up. It was an exciting morning! Hyrum has been counting down the sleeps until school for over a week. They both picked out their outfits last night and set them on the end of their beds. Backpacks were placed by the door, and lunch kits lined up on the counter. I managed to get half of their lunches packed up the night before to help make the morning rush go a little smoother. Pancakes were made for breakfast as requested and each child ate at least two. We finished family scripture study and family prayers with plenty of time to spare before the bus. I was able to snag some pictures of each of them, a tradition I hope to continue each year.
Joseph will be starting Kindergarten this week at home, but I wanted to make sure he felt included in all of the excitement around school and learning. He felt pretty left out when the big kids left for the bus and half way through his screaming and despair I half joked with Mr. Stannix that maybe we should have just sent him to school! Although that may have been easier (on everyone) I know in my heart that a year at home and some extra one on one is just what this boy needs. His back to school blessing last night stated how special this boy is and mentioned that he has an important role to play in the future. I think knowing that makes me more aware of how I interact with him and teach him. He has a gentle heart, a fierce love for life, and a quick mind. I am excited to watch him grow and mature over this year as we spend extra time together and he takes on his role of "big brother" as the oldest at home.
It is crazy to me that this boy is in Grade 1 already! I worry I didn't prepare him well enough, but he's a quick learner and a fairly good listener, so he should do okay! He was so nervous last night and fell asleep as his mind swirled with questions, thoughts and excitement. I think knowing that he had Camilla to go with him made it seem a little less scary (for both of us).
Camilla has a few years under her belt and is so on top of things that I never have to worry. She has kept her room clean for weeks and has an awesome routine going on where she sets out her clothes the night before, folds her jammies each morning and makes her bed/tidy's her room. Each night before bed she writes in a journal and reads her scriptures all by herself. This is not something I remind her to do, or have forced her to do. It makes me feel proud though! She will do amazing this year. I love her pazazz and quick whit. She is a good friend and has a kind heart.
They are practically the same height!
Mike was able to stay home for the morning, so we drove to the school and met them there. I wanted to make sure they found their teachers and classrooms okay. It was a little chaotic with everyone figuring things out. I felt so bad for Hyrum though because he didn't end up getting the teacher we were told he was going to have. Camilla had prepped him on all of the ins and outs of that classroom because she had the same one in grade one. He was a little bit confused and disappointed when he discovered he would not have the same teacher that Camilla did. He is instead in a grade 1/2 split with a teacher I don't know very well, but have heard good things about. My heart ached when I left him in his desk looking confused and timid.
He totally rocked it though and came home anxious to tell me all of the awesome things about his first day. After giving hugs and love to a very excited puppy they washed up and gathered at the table over a plate of warm chocolate chip cookies and took turns excitedly telling me all about their day! When their tummies were satisfied they rushed out the front door to play with friends for the last few hours of daylight.
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