Let the school year begin!

We have finally made it to the first day of school. It is the official end of summer vacation. My kids couldn't be more excited. I think we've been ready for about three weeks now and they've been counting down the days.

We have a new schedule this year to get used to. School doesn't start until 9:35am and goes until 4:05pm. It's crazy and was a little weird to have everything shifted in our day. Megan was up at 6:20am with those 1st day butterflies. She had plenty to time to get herself ready. Andrew was up shortly after her at 7:15am but dragged a bit. We had so much time on our hands this morning it was funny. It may take us a few weeks to be in a nice routine.

As we headed to the bus the kids were filled with excitement. We got to chat it up with one of Megan's old classmates while we waited at the stop. It was only the 3 of us waiting which is a small amount compared to the usual of 8. The bus came right at 9 on the dot which is our pick up time and things fell into place perfectly.

I headed out to pick up the kids from their long first day of school and ended up waiting and waiting and waiting. Their bus was an hour late!!! My cell phone died while I was waiting and I heard other parents trying to call and just getting the voice mail to both the transportation and school. In the end the bus finally came and found out he was delayed on his route at another school which put him behind. He promised not to be late in the future. He was so prompt this morning that this was too crazy.

Once the kids got off the bus Megan was super happy. She loves her class and had an outstanding day. I got the play by play of what she did and who she hung out with. Andrew said he had a great day but hated waiting for the bus. It made him tired to wait so long. His teacher reports that he had a perfect first day!! Since he is in regular mainstream 1st grade I was nervous we'd have an adjustment period but we are off to a great start. I'm super excited for this year and can't wait to see them grow.