Grant and Aubrey had the same first day of school. Grant rode with the Heaths since I couldn't be in two places at once and had already committed to driving Aubrey and her friends to their first day of middle school. I admit, I felt sad not walking Grant in for his first day. I've walked my kids into East Orient Elementary every year for the last 10 years. Maybe I will again next year, or maybe that's the end of that tradition. He was happy to be walking in with friends, so at least Grant was happy. He has the same teacher as last year and half of last year's class with him, so he was comfortable going in on his own.
Aubrey, Abby, and Viola were excited and nervous. Aubrey was more excited than nervous, though. She was ready to rock middle school!
Joel went to school that day, too, but not as a student. He went as a WOMS leader and helped the sixth graders and teachers with that first day, giving tours and assisting with whatever they needed. It's nice to know Aubrey has her big brother there with her.
I took Kari, Kylee, and Kate to Jazzy Bagel and then to the Sugar Cube to make their last day of summer memorable and special. They helped me make first-day-of-school cookies, too. That's a tradition I don't think we'll give up just yet.
Kari and Joel had their first days of school the following day on Wednesday. I drove Kari and three of her friends to school early that morning. They were a bundle of nerves and excitement, too, but more nerves and dread than excitement. Walking in together made them all feel better, I think.
Later that morning I drove Joel and Aubrey to school. First day jitters were gone by that point.
Kari had a cross country meet at Barlow's new track and stadium on that first day, which was fun. We heard everyone's reports on the day when we got home from the meet. First days went well!
