This week my babies started back to school. Every year Kevin and I say the same thing, "Remember Emily's first year of school when we took a picture of them together?" Then we laugh and laugh.
This is the picture we are referring to. It was taken in 2001 when we lived in Washington DC. As you can see, it's pretty easy to spot the child actually excited about going. =o)
And nothing has changed. Emily still gets excited about shopping for new clothes and supplies and meeting her new teachers. Jesse (middle) still sees school as a chore. (He's too much like I was)
To be fair, Kevvy (left) has made a transition over the past couple of years and thankfully looks forward to going and does well with switching teachers. I am so grateful for this because it hasn't always been the case. This gives me so much peace about our move to Illinois, I know he'll do fine.
Happy back to school!
Oh Rozzie.. your kids are adorable! I love this picture. Got to laugh with your comment as to who is excited about going to school..haha it is obvious Emily is so happy about it :o)
Ah.. they do grow so fast don't they?
I know you guys will do just fine with your move, you'll see :o)
Posted by: alicia Padrón | August 28, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Roz they are so adorable. So nice to see pictures of your kids!
Posted by: Sherry | August 28, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Yeah, kiddoes are usually excited the first year, maybe the second...after that it's like, "Do I have to go?" :) My oldest is a Sophomore this year! My baby is in 2nd grade. Then I have my own classroom of 25 little Kindergartners. :) Thanks for sharing your family photos! It's nice to see all my favorite bloggers' families!
Posted by: Tracy Cundiff | August 29, 2008 at 05:40 PM
How soon do you go?
Posted by: tlchang | August 29, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Hi Roz!
Oh this is exciting stuff! Kiddos off to school and mom gets to create stuff at home and get a well earned bit of time off (if only a few hours). Time to recouperate from the move and from have these three kids around the house all summer. When did you change your moving plans from New Mexico to Illinois?
Posted by: Steph | September 04, 2008 at 08:07 AM
How nice! I thknk girls always get excited because back-to-school means SHOPPING! : ) And 'new' things.
Love your marigolds.
Posted by: Kathleen Rietz | September 18, 2008 at 12:08 AM