Going Back to School

School begins for the girls on Monday. That means that Lily will head off to high school and Shelly will enter her last year in elementary school. Whoa!

When did my little girls who loved playing with baby dolls and watching Barney and Dora get so old?

The girls had their Open Houses at their schools on Thursday night. They were both happy to see their friends and happy to meet their new teachers. 

I'm ready for this big new chapter for them both. I know they will be fine and do well. As a former teacher, I love the Fall and the new beginnings that come with the start of school. I enjoy the routine and schedule that comes along with being back at school and I think I'm ready for it all to get going. Sometimes the anticipation of the unknown is the hardest part.

So, let's get this school year going!!!

Meeting the Teachers

On Wednesday and Thursday night the girls had their Open Houses at their schools. They met their teachers and checked out who was in their classes. 

Ready for Lily's Open House night

Excitement!

We left with happy girls from both nights and now we are gearing up for a super school year. And this mother is happy to see smiles on their faces and enthusiasm about a new school year!

4th Grader ready to go

All smiles
We met Lily up at the elementary school...she had been there all day helping a teacher with her classroom

Getting her hair just right

Happy!