Austin's First Day of First Grade!!!

Austin started First Grade this week and it has been so fun! He sits next to one of his little friends from Kindergarten and he already has little girls flirting with him and trying to catch his eye. Josh and I both laughed so hard when we witnessed it first hand at drop off :).... mostly because he is such a shy kid and didn't know what to do with the attention so he just walked away and didn't say anything back to them hehehe!

We woke up early and went to breakfast at Krispy Kreme Donuts per Austin's request. Then we walked him to the playground and helped him find his teacher and his line. This year was so different from last year, and for that I am grateful! There were no tears, only happy smiles :). Austin is getting so big, too fast, and it kills me. He is still the most handsome boy I've ever seen in my life and has that sweet, witty charm that I love. He grew so much over the summer and is at least a couple inches taller! Must have been all that fresh air and sunshine! :) His teacher's name is Mrs. Westra and she is new to the school this year so we weren't sure what to expect, but so far he loves her! His sister is loving having one-on-one time while he is away, but they both love to play together at night like they never missed a beat! When he grows up, he still wants to be a scientist, but the type of science varies depending on the day. I love his love for science and at night when I tuck him into bed, I spend at least 30 minutes answering all of his questions about the body, the universe, and how things work. It makes me so proud to see his inquisitive mind at work :). We are still struggling with his obstinate hatred of homework (ugh, the bane of my existence) and I still don't know how to get it through his head that he is just beginning on this long journey of papers and worksheets! However, I remember giving my own mom a hard time when I was his age, so hopefully this is something he will grow out of ;). Good luck this year, Buddy! Mom and Dad are so proud of you and we love you so much! Your Dad even took the day off work to be there on your first day of school because he wanted to make sure you knew how much he loves you! Your support system is incredible. Don't ever forget that :).

First day of First Grade!

Walking my sweet boy to his teacher on his first day of school! So exciting!! :)

Dad is so proud of you Buddy. You two have been two peas in a pod since the day you were born.

After we dropped Austin off at the school, Evie wanted to play baseball at the park for her special day alone with Mom and Dad! These moments are very rare, and oh so special :).