And not just for me. It’s back to school and I get just as excited today as I did when I was my own children’s age. I LOVE IT! The smell of new notebooks and pencils, the sound of chairs being scootched in under the desks, the squeak of sneakers on the gymnasium floor – I LOVE BACK TO SCHOOL!

Our kids start school on different days due to a staggered start for kindergarteners and a later start date for Pre-K’s. BUT, my oldest 2 started last Thursday and I was thrilled they were still okay with me tagging along, camera in hand!

BB is starting third grade. HOW did that happen? She can’t possibly be THAT grown up, can she?

Sure it will! It will be MORE fun, MORE exciting, and MORE interesting! Her nerves were gone, though, the minute she saw her buddies waiting for her at the playground. Everything was going to be just fine.

This is TJ’s new teacher. A teacher friend of mine said “She must be the best teacher in the school if she’s teaching a 4/5 split!” I sure hope that’s the case! First impressions were great ones- so fun and easy to smile. Love that. I know TJ will have a great year.

All settled in and ready to get to work. Best part? She was greeted at her desk by a gummi candy! What a sweet start to grade 4!

BB was disappointed that she didn’t get TJ’s old grade 3 teacher. BUT I can tell you that this teacher she has has a great reputation for being a nice, sweet, GREAT teacher. I know BB will love grade 3. And nothing could be better than having your best friend in your class with you!

So, there you have it – first day for my first 2! Now I get to look forward to two more first days! My camera is ready…. not sure if my heart is, though!