First Day of School

Here is our clan on the first day of school this year. Jackie is now in 2nd grade, Dallin in 1st, and Brea in Preschool. The other kid is Dallins friend Drew, he is a neighbor that rode with us on the first day. They all looked so sharp and happy for school.
It was nice that Brea could start the same day as everyone else, because she was very excited to finally be able to go to school. She has Mrs. Beth (who happens to be our Bishops wife) and she is an amazing preschool teacher. It was nice to have someone Brea already knew, but I think Brea would of been fine even if she didn't know her. She walked right in, no hesitancy, no tears, no clinging. She is a big girl now and very proud of the fact. She was ready to go at 7:30 when the other kids left with Jeff, it was a long hour wait until she got to go. She has a great time at preschool and is starting to make friends already.
Dallin is now an all day 1st grader - That was a hard adjustment for Mom and Dallin. He is a great kid and loves to learn, as long as he is interested in it. If he isn't, he doesn't want anything to do with it. He has beautiful cursive handwriting and works hard to make sure his work is done neatly and correctly (which means it usually takes longer, but looks great). He was excited to be able to take lunch this year, and have some extra special treats in there.
Our big 2nd grader Jackie, or Jaclyn as she goes by in school. Jackie is a really good student and always stays on task and follows directions. She enjoyed her summer vacation but was ready for school to start. She says her favorite subject is Math and she does amazing at it. She is also a very good reader. We are all looking forward to the new school year and new schedule. It is good to have a routine down now and to know what to expect each day. We have been able to read the scriptures every morning while the kids eat breakfast. It is a great time, because we have the kids attention while they are quiet. We have been able to have some good discussions at breakfast and look forward to continuing throughout the school year. I miss my kids during the day and wonder about them a lot. I am glad they go to a wonderful school and are taught well.