First Day of School!

The time has finally come! My kids are all in school this year and I'm so excited about it. 
People keep asking if I'm sad to have all my kids out of the house and I feel a little bad that I don't. 

But my kids love going to school and Benson is very excited about kindergarten so I don't feel bad that I'm excited too. 

We took first day of school pictures and I love how they turned out.

Bailey is getting so big and she's just a beautiful girl. 

Bailey is starting 6th grade at Ardis Ann and is excited to play the clarinet this year in band. 

I can't believe how much she's grown over the last year. Her "Class of 2029" shirt almost fits her. Which is insane!

Tanner has gained a little height this year and is just a delightful teenager. 

Tanner is starting 7th grade at Grimsley Junior High. He is so excited. We toured his school and it's really big but he's ready for it. He's playing the baritone again and loves band so much. 

Tanner is also growing into his "Class of 2028" shirt and its kind of breaking my heart. We only have 5 more short years with this kid. 

Now this little stud started kindergarten today and he totally rocked it. He walked right in and had no fear. He loved going to his orientation and learning all about his classroom and school. He's going to have a great year. 

But look how huge his shirt is on him. I can't handle the cuteness. 

And my sweet Tucker started 3rd grade at Elm Tree. It's nice to have Tucker and Benson at the same school. They are going to have so much fun this year, I just know it. 

 

Tucker's shirt is still pretty big but not as big as it use to be. 
He's my shy kid, but I have no doubt he will gain confidence and friendships as the year progresses. 

So my babies are all off at school and it's so fun for all of us. 

I love these shots of Benson in his classroom. He loves his desk and cubby and he loves wearing his backpack. 

  

Tucker walked in like a pro, hung up his bag and found his desk right away. He was fearless and I'm so proud of him. 

I didn't get to walk Bailey to Tanner inside and that was a little sad, but they both did great. No tears for anyone!

After school drop off, I headed to the gym for the first time since May. It felt so good to move and work my body. 

Then I went home to prep for a "Tears or Cheers" mom pool party. 
I invited everyone I could think of to celebrate the first day of school. I brought Kleenex for those who needed it and had a fun soda bar set up at the pool. 

I named each drink and it was so fun. I had a great turn out. I think about 30 moms came and it lasted until we had to pick up our kids from school. It was so fun and might have to become a new tradition. 

Then I ran to the car rider line to get my babies. It was so cute to see all three of these kiddos walking out together and smiling so big. They all had a great first day and can't wait to go back. 

Tanner rode the bus home for the first time and loved it. He gets home about an hour after the younger kids because his school starts and ends later than theirs. 

We celebrated the first day at home with more soda. The kids were thrilled that I had saved some soda for them and I made them all yummy soda combinations. 
Then we just got to chill together and talk. 

I'm so happy that all my kids are happy and in school. 
It's seriously so weird that this is how the rest of my life will be. I will never have kids at home during the school year again, barring another global pandemic of something.

It was a great first day and I look forward to the rest of the year being the same. 
Happy first day of school!