Our crazy lives: Back to School

Yeah, I know that the boys went back to school over a month ago. I know that I am more that a little behind at putting up pictures on here. Sorry! But he boys are back in school!!! We didnt know how Elliot would do going to school for the first time but he has adjusted and now loves it! The first couple of days were a little rough and he sobbed uncontrollably at nap time. So much so that the school called us to try to talk to him to calm him down. He made it through the days though and when he finally realized that we do in fact come back to get him after he wakes up, he decided that school was awesome and he loved playing with friends. Now I only get a glance over the shoulder "Bye!" as he literally sprints or jumps into his classroom beaming and searching for someone to play with. His teacher is so sweet with him and he runs over to her each morning and tells her excitedly about his morning, what socks he is wearing, his new shirt, the snack he has, whatever comes to his mind. The only thing is his teacher only speaks French. Elliot has no filter for that. Either that or he just doesn't care. He has something to say! He just keeps right on going with that sweet huge smile on his face and she just giggles, hugs him, and kisses the top of his head welcoming him. I love watching the interactions!! Keenan Boy is too big now and is in serious school. Wow. He has homework every single night. It takes him at least 45 minutes to get it done, sometimes longer, but he is so dedicated as he writes and rewrites his letters, numbers, and does his adding math. It takes him longer if he is sitting at the table by himself, but he will buckle down and get it all done with or without help. I still cant believe that he is big enough to have actual homework. But he still loves school and the friends he gets to play with. He is so proud of the fact that he is no longer in preschool and will tell anyone who asks about school what level he is in. We always have concerns that he is missing things since Frech is not his first language but Craig asked a couple weeks into school how he was really doing and his teacher said that he is doing great. To clarify Craig said, "Even though he doesnt speak French, he still seems to be understanding well and keeping up a little bit?" His teacher looked at Craig with a confused look and said, "What are you talking about?! He speaks French all day!" He has fooled us. He will not speak French at home or with people he knows speak English. Stinker. But it was really good to hear that he is actually learning and grasping the things being taught and not just playing and making friends. So, there's the boys. Learning and thriving in school. And at home I am soaking up time with our little princess knowing that she will grow up too fast as well and before I know it we will be sending her off to school in her little uniform dress as well!

Eating first day of school breakfast. Keenan had asked for the "triangle things" for his special treat to kick off the year. Scones with chocolate chips!