I can't believe that school is here. 

This is a very bittersweet day for me.

I love to see my kids learn and grow, but I miss them terribly when they are gone.

I found out my Aunt would cheer with pom poms on the front porch the first day of school.

I am thinking I need to channel that energy a little bit more. 

I am trying my darnedest not to cry.

JJ was MORTIFIED that I made him take this picture with the sign.

I told him wait until next year when I make you take it to ALL seven periods.

Emma with her friends.  They were thrilled to hold the sign and say what grade they were in.

If I had even suggested to JJ to hold the sign I think he would have disowned me.

Ellie was thrilled to meet her teacher...can't say the same for the teacher.

Ellie was so cute and excited. 

The only positive thing I can see to my kids going back all day is that I can finally tackle all the rooms that look like this. 

When the kids got home they were all smiles. 

They love their classed.

They love their teachers.

They are happy.

That makes this a little easier for me.

As for Boo and me we have everything done by 10am and still have a lot of time left.

Maybe we will perfect our face making skills.