First Day Jitters

We are now the proud parents of two boys who are going to school!  Yes, today was the first day of school here!  Big changes…  Much excitement getting supplies ready…  Lots of anxiety thinking about school days ahead...  We are creatures of habit around here.  We enjoy our time together as a family.  We like things to be predictable and known.  The boys were emotional roller coasters the past couple of days.  Excited and nervous all at the same time.  This morning’s send off had a few rocky moments.  Tears were shed.  Nervousness showed. 

  The boys were geared up and ready to go…  Lunches, backpacks, and nervous smiles.  The ride to town was kinda quiet.  Contemplating what was to come. 

We took Riley to the cafeteria to meet up with his class.  Riley took Braden’s hand and showed him the way.  Reassuring his brother and taking comfort in having a friend along too.

 

Bittersweet partings.  Nothing like throwing kids into the day.  =)  Works well for some, but these guys like that slower ease in approach to these things.  Nonetheless, by the end of the day, they had survived!  I pick Braden up at 2:00 and Riley rides the bus getting home closer to 4:00.  Braden was excited to have Riley home at the end of the day.  They walked hand in hand back to the house chatting about their day.