We have a Kindergartener!

Jack's first day in school has come and gone.  He proudly put on his uniform and I packed his bag, filled his water bottle, made his lunch, and bagged a snack. 

He trotted off to the bus while Marc and I walked with him, poor baby Claire was still asleep in her bed.  Luckily the stop isn't far from the house.  The bus finally came and he climbed the steps, turning once with teary eyes and said he didn't want to go.  We smiled and waved and wished him well.  He found a seat behind the driver and they drove away down the boulevard.

I cried like a baby.

I got to be there at the school, and after stopping for my favorite coffee, was able to see him get off the bus. 

He found his seat, greeted his teachers, and went on about his day. 

And I waited with bells on for our little big boy to get off the bus that afternoon. 

time flies!

Time sure flies when you are having fun!

We have returned home from our travels to New Hampshire.  Two very long car trips.  The kids were GREAT and didn't fuss or fight.  They laughed and played and entertained each other...sharing snacks and movies.  We played window games and napped. 

Jack and Claire got to see their cousins, Will and Gabby, and play for a few days.  They hunted for Red Efts and fished.  They swam like fishies and Jackson learned to swim, on his own, and jump off the dock!  We bought Jack's school uniforms (he is going to private school!) and bought new shoes at the best shoe store ever.  We ate the yummiest food and relaxed.  We walked the dog and explored the beach...had a few lobster rolls.  We enjoyed the summer sun and a few thunderstorms.  The kids picked out treats and headed to the library.  They learned about loons and they never fought, not even once.  They loved visiting the Friendly Farm.

Jack brought home a few more freckles and Claire is still exhausted.