Back to School, Ring the Bell

Another school year started with my littles staring 4th, 2nd and Pre-K. It kind of breaks my heart every year that they are getting so big. I have a 4th grader? He might as well be in jr. high! Oh they just seem like they should be my small kiddos forever. But the times with just two home, and then the afternoons with ONLY Luke are simply glorious—he naps each afternoon so 3 days a week, while Livs is in preschool, it's just me by myself for 2.5 hours. Heavenly. Quiet. Productive and a little indulgent—the other day I read for more than an hour during my calm time and it was so fun. I am such a mom for just writing that but it really was!

I am so proud of my kids for being excited and eager to be in school. Learning the past few days has worn them out—they are sleeping so soundly and we're back to early bedtimes (love). But they truly enjoy their teachers and school friends so it's great to send them back to such a good environment. Plus Caroline's uniform clothes are just so cute—I love seeing her dressed and ready for school each morning (jumpers, knee-highs, pleated skirts, crisp blouses and bermuda shorts. So preppy and adorable :)

Here's to another great year. And next year I will have 3 children all in the same school—how fun for them!

Livs is back to Miss Angie again and couldn't be more pleased about it. Lots of returning friends and neighborhood friends are in her class, and it's just a few blocks away from home. Love my learning girl. And Livs is super fun to dress too...I think I just really adore having daughters!

Our amazing Addie dropped by after the first day with balloons and treats and cards for my kids. They were thrilled and haven't stopped talking about it for a week! We love that girl so much. I hope she knows she can never leave us and go to college because we'd be too sad without her :) Luckily she's only a junior so we have a few years...