Back to School

September has been an exciting month with Austin starting first grade and Cameron entering preschool. The kids and I talked all summer long about how exciting it was for them to go back to school, and I don't know if that made a difference or not, but they both are truly excited about school! Saying goodbye to Austin on the first day was kind of a sad moment for me. Being away from him a good chunk of the day made me realize how empty nesters feel. You get so used to a certain routine and noise level and when it's gone, you almost (I say almost) want it back. Austin on the other hand is a brave little kid who adjusts well to change. He was lucky to get placed in a great class with other already established friendships and his teacher appears to be really good. I like the systems she has implemented in her class. At the end of his first day he came home in great spirits and said he likes it.

Cameron had to wait a whole week before his class officially started. His preschool class is held two days a week. Cameron was super excited all summer long each time we would drive by his new school or talk about his teacher, but me knowing Cameron, I still had this fear that he would not allow me to leave him. He proved me wrong. Since we were not able to make the open house appointment, I arranged for Cameron to meet his instructor, Teacher Shelly, on a different day. He showed some shyness but after we left he said, I like Teacher Shelly, she's nice. So on the first day of school, I walked him in, helped him find his name, snapped a picture and he was off. He didn't even think twice about me leaving. What a relief! I love so much picking him up from school and watching him walk up the stairs with a big smile on his face and a whole lot of confidence in him. I think he feels like a real big boy.

The best part of the two boys going back to school I was able to capture on film. After Cameron's first day at school we came home around the same time that Austin got off the bus in front of our house. I told Austin that Cameron just got out of school too and that he had a great day as well. Austin, with a big smile on his face said to Cameron, we'll give me a hug. Cameron flung himself at Austin, threw his arms around his neck and wrapped his legs around Austin's hips. They embraced like that for a long time. It was evident to me that the two boys missed each other and it showed how much they love each other. It was a priceless moment. I love my boys so much!! They can be challenging at times, they definitely test my patience, but they are truly wonderful kids. They both make me so proud and I love them so very much!