Third and First, when did that happen? This summer went by so fast and we had a lot of fun together. Sometimes I miss having tiny ones, but 9 and 6 are pretty awesome. I think we're in that sweet spot where Blake and Lauren are big enough to do so much but still young enough to think Chad and I are fun. I was a little sad to see summer come to an end but these two were ready to get back to it.
Blake's teacher this year is known to be a little strict, but judging by Blake's nonchalant reaction to some of his over the top coaches, we think he'll be just fine. And his best buddy sits right next to him, we'll see how long that lasts!
Lauren's teacher is warm and friendly, she is thrilled about being a first grader in a classroom full of friends, most importantly her boyfriend, Maurice! She came home with a picture from him on the first day and he noticed her new backpack. He's a keeper! She was also impressed with the "waiters" in the lunchroom. I'm not sure the recess teachers that help in the lunchroom would love begin called waiters, but Lauren gives their service an A+.
Do you see how I cropped all of the other photos so you can't see Blake's outfit? Blake finally agreed to get a haircut, but he got to pick out his back to school outfit (and there was a Subway sandwich involved, he likes to negotiate). I try to think that if I give some freedom now, there might not be tattoos later. I'll let you know how that works out. Before I snapped the picture I mentioned his socks were uneven, Blake's response "I know". Captain too cool.
