Back to School?????

It's the middle of summer, and yet again my kids are back in school. There are some things I really don't like about year-round school. However, the plus side is I get my routine back, as well as my nights. LOVE 8:30 bedtime!!! Once again I failed to take a first day of school photo-so I shall attempt a 2nd day photo and post it tomorrow. But, lest you think I'm a neglectful mother, I did make pancakes for breakfast. Now that doesn't happen everyday!

Devin is in 4th grade and has Mrs. Christensen. We have heard great things about her, and so far Devin thinks she's pretty cool. He said she told a lot of jokes today. He also said they have their own water cooler and McDonald's cups since they are out in the portable and don't have easy access to a drinking fountain. He was definitely the nervous one this year. But, I was glad to hear things turned out okay.

Sam is in 2nd grade and has Miss. Wilson. Once again, we've heard great things. Both teachers sent letters before school started, which I think is very nice. No, Sam did not get up at 5am- or some other ghastly hour like last year. He must be maturing. Although, he was very excited. When I picked him up he told me they played name Bingo-something to do with the names of kids you don't know yet-and he won. The prize he picked? A ring with a big blue stone and little diamonds all around it. Not something all little boys would pick, I'm sure. But, I'm thinking because it was blue he thought it was for boys. Devin later told me that when Sam does things like that it embarrasses the "crap" out of him. Ahhh, the life of siblings. I told him if he was embarrassed that was his problem and he'd best get over it. At least it was blue!! ;)

Mark gave the boys blessings for the school year after church yesterday. That is my very favorite part of back-to-school. The boys were really good, and listened the the blessings, for the most part. It is so wonderful to have the priesthood in our home!