First Day of School '09

Today was the first day of school. We've been gearing up for days. The most important thing this weekend was shoelaces. The kids all wear uniforms to school, so things like shoes show a definite sense of individuality. Ian needed a haircut (and I just can't get his right by myself), so we headed to the mall where we hunted down the best shoelaces a few bucks could buy so they could express themselves.


Clayton started 7th grade today!! He is at Lakes Magnet School (formerly Lakes Middle School) in downtown Coeur d'Alene. It has gotten a full remodel over the summer and will be a magnet for health, science, and art. His first year of changing classes and lockers with padlocks.





Riley started fourth grade today. His teacher doesn't know what he is in for. Asher, Riley, and Josiah were all put in the same class. No one has ever done this on purpose before. But Mr. Vaughn is a military man, and I think he'll handle it just fine.


Ian began second grade. He was so ready for school. Yesterday, was spend labeling supplies. I kept asking, "Do you keep these or turn them in? Do you keep this and turn it in." He finally just rolled his eyes at me and said, "Mom! I'll just handle it when I get to school. You don't know what you are doing. I do."



Ian gets to sit by Danielle. heart. sigh.

Hayden had his first day of kindergarten! My baby! He was so excited to join his brothers at Sorensen Magnet School for Arts and Humanities. It was hard for him to understand that he didn't get to go in the morning. He had to wait until after lunch. And it was especially hard for him to understand that on the first day, he only got to go for an hour with his mom. He must have ran around the house for two hours with his backpack on, waiting for the time to leave. :)


Everyone had a great day, though. I think it is going to be a good year!