And they're off!
No matter how much I was wishing school wasn't started, it has. In full swing. Volleyball tryouts, basketball evaluations, dance, seminary... everything is happening this week and we have no choice but to run with it.
Everyone had their first day of school yesterday and everyone said it was great! All smiles which was really healing for my mom heart to be honest. I felt calm because they were happy. Such a relief.
Im glad the first day is behind us. I cannot believe this is the last year that all three of our kids will be in the same school. I cannot believe this is Carter's last year of Junior High. Like, HOW?!
Carter is heading into Grade 9! He got his preferred home room teacher and almost all of his best friends. He is excited for the adventures of Grade 9 and feeling awesome to be the oldest in the school. He has such a great group of friends and we are going to cherish this milestone year with every ounce it provides us.
Carter also started seminary this week. Of course, no one is excited about early morning seminary but he's giving it a valiant effort and we are proud of him. Today he said it was "pretty good" and Im starting to think seminary might kill me before it kills him.... unexpected plot twist! Keep you posted! It's not even that it's early at 7:30am. Brian just drops him off on his way to work. It's more that I need to leave early with Bentley and Penny to school drop off so that we can pick him up first. We've nearly been late both days so far. Even trying to leave a little earlier but Carter hasn't come out on time... it feels like we have some ironing out the wrinkles to do but we'll get there.
Regardless, I am proud of this kid for making the best of it. He amazes me.
As for Penny girl, she started grade 5! Ive been telling her all summer that she's still my grade 4 baby but yesterday she reminded me that she is OFFICIALLY in grade 5 and I can no longer argue that lol
She got her preferred teacher too (which is so exciting!!) but her best friend is in the other class and a little heartbreak was definitely had. My heart hurts for her. She has really good buddies in her current class but it stinks when the other half of your best friend heart isn't in the same space as you. We will work through it and everyone will be ok. Penny has the most beautiful personality and is able to make the best of most situations and I know this will be no different . You've got this girlfriend. Xo
