One week down

The first week of school is now over. I think it went quite well. We start our day at 6am this year! The bus comes pretty early. Ben is learning about insects, has already had math homework, and took a spelling test this week. Delaney is learning how her classroom operates, is bringing home books from the library, and practicing writing some letters in class. Every day when the bus drops the kids off, most of them wind up at my house. There are two other kids in the same grade as Laney, both boys. One she plays with just about every day. Yesterday they were out playing and Laney came in crying and upset. I asked what was wrong and this was the answer I got... "Colter broke up with me"!! Then she started sobbing. I asked if he said he didn't want to play with her she said yes. I just thought it was so funny that just because he wanted to do "boy" stuff, she said he broke up with her! Isn't it too early for her to say things like that???

1st day of school

It was a very rainy and gloomy out this morning. The kids were still ready as ever to get the school year started. Not one complaint this morning! When we got to school, we went to Laney's class first. She was a little shy and didn't want to let go of my hand. So we decided to head over to Ben's class. He picked out a desk and was happy to see many of his friends sitting next to him. Then we went back to Laney's class and she picked out her desk and got all her supplies ready. She found the hook for her backpack and sharpened her pencils. After she was settled, she was ready for me to go. Now that I am home, I can't believe how quiet it is! I forgot what the house is like when it's just me and the dogs. Boy I missed it! Maybe now the house will stay clean for more than 10 minutes at a time!! I love school.

My bathing beauty

While I was watering the lawn a couple days ago, Delaney decided she was going to play in the sprinklers. She never plays for long because she says the water is so cold. I think she liked laying out on her towel more than anything! She is always up for having her picture taken, striking a pose at any given moment. Future model in the making!

The girls

Here are a couple of pics of my girls out enjoying some sunshine yesterday. I do enjoy watching them wander through the yard. They definitely bring a smile to my face. I am hoping to talk Ben into getting one more. Maybe one that lays blue eggs?