Hitting the Books - Back to School Party of TWO

Party of two = Back 2 School

Monday was the big first day for two of my favorite people in the world. Kennedy asked me two days before if I was happy for them to start school :-)...she is so my daughter deep down knowing how I feel but also older and smarter now to know that I am going to say something encouraging to not let on that the start of school and the school year TUGS at my heart! I of course told her I was excited for them to learn and grow and watch them shine but also sad because I enjoy my days with them and love having them around! And yes, summer is a time for more fights, whining, boredom, complaining BUT the smiles, joy, fun together always far outweighs the other - we just have to remind ourselves to hold onto that more than the other.

This year was also different because this little miss was starting big school with her sister. Her first and only year they will be together. So you better believe we drug out the big guns speech of how this was a special year together, to enjoy it, take care of one another during the days!

Brooklyn's special back to school dinner meal was the night before school started since she had the first day last year - and much to her sister's dismay she DID NOT deter from her chosen meal - Chicken & Dumplings :-).
Kennedy asked if she could have cereal!

She was excited and nervous - nerves won out the night before since she was up twice not able to sleep or had a bad dream. Lots of hugs, cuddles and reassurance. Lots of talk of sister walking her to class each day after the first and the size of the building. But she was proud and excited too and ready to bring on the day!

My morning person, hence all the pics.

Our resident pancake chef stayed home to make breakfast and celebrate

Kennedy didn't end up having to wear her neck brace but

the classic conspicuous hidden camera aimed at the 5th grade classroom hoping to catch some sort of picture without being "that mom!" A little difficult with a ginormous camera on my arm 

Our beautiful, bright, always moving, funny, kind hearted 1st grader now -
and in the same classroom K spent her 1st grade year in!

And what did this little dude do in between mom & dad talking with other parents??
I turned around and he had hopped up on the ledge outside the library.
Look out school this kid will think he owns it by the time he gets there!
And his cars/planes are never far away.