Back to school and new routines

The past 10 days have been a whirlwind of activity and emotions in this house.  Ella started her first day of kindergarten last week, and Benjamin started 2-year-old preschool at a Moms Day Out program.  

Ella started off great with no tears, but this week has been hard.  She's SO TIRED! Other than that, she has transitioned pretty well.  She was nervous to make new friends, but her teachers and fun classmates have made her feel at ease.  

Here she is on the first day:

Like the forced smile?  Wasn't in the mood for pictures before school (who would be though, right?"

Here is her daddy and her getting ready to walk in the room - notice how unhappy he is?  He said that if she had cried that he was going to put her in the truck and take her home :). 

 

Benjamin is a whole other story.  That child can make a friend wherever he goes - he's a social butterfly.  He wasn't nervous one bit about starting preschool. Me walked in the room and said, "hi friends!"  ......too precious.  His teachers told me yesterday that he is so sweet and kind to everyone there, so much so that he gets to be the line leader - he loves that!

Here is his first day:

Such a cutie :). He loves going and collapses in the van on the way home.  

We celebrated our first three days of new transitions with a trip to the lake over the weekend.  It was a much needed getaway and we had a blast with my BIL and SIL. 

Good times with great people!  I'm afraid Jerm has the boat bug though.....maybe when we aren't as busy....which probably means NEVER!

Have a great weekend!  We are headed to the state fair.....lets hope I don't blow up due to eating too many funnel cakes! Yum!