The boys started school today. I can't believe how fast they are growing! Jake started his second year in middle school (7th grade) and has even decided to ride his bike to school this year. In fact, he was ready and waiting in the driveway when I got back from taking the other two to school...had he actually left then he would have gotten to school 45 minutes early. He did a practice run with Dean over the weekend and has told us that the only days he won't ride his bike is if it is snowing. Today when he got home he was very tired and hot (it was around 80 today) and he siad he wasn't sure if he was going to do it again. We've told him he needs to not give up and keep going. I'm pretty sure he will :).
Jake ready to hit the road
Austin started 5th grade today! This is his last year in elementary school. I've seen how much he has matured over the summer and am looking forward to seeing what changes this school year will bring. As a 5th grader, he is rotating classes (a mini version of what it'll be like in middle school). He has one teacher for literacy, another for math, and a third one for science/social studies. I'm really excited about the teachers that he has and know that he will have a great year!
Austin and Griffen heading to school
Griffen started 2nd grade. He is definitely growing up too fast. Is it always like that with your baby? He is in a 1st/2nd split class which also means that it is a smaller class (only 21 students!) His teacher seems really sweet and I'm so thankful that he is in her class. He came home today and told me that she called them all "pip squeeks" since they didn't have science. I'm sure there wasn't any connection to the science thing but I love the way he likes to find reasons for everything :). He was pretty tickled at the fun nick name.
