First Day of 2nd and 5th Grade

School started last Wednesday, way too soon for the boys and for me. That 7 week summer goes by much too quickly for us. Despite our sadness, the day came when they had to wake more than an hour earlier than they are used to and actually get dressed.

Jack is in 5th grade this year with Mrs. Caywood and Ms. Welna. He grumbled about going back, but now that he's there he's just fine. They are going to get to do tons of awesome stuff this year. Their first field trip is Friday to the zoo to meet with orangutan experts here from somewhere in Africa and have a nature photography lesson.

Henry is in 2nd grade and was actually pretty excited to go back. He is not as seasoned and cynical yet as his big brother. And he's pumped to have Mrs. Torres and Mrs. Bogards. Jack had Mr. Torres and loved her. She's amazing and he's going to have a great year! He also has his first field trip this week and they are going to the Apple store on the Plaza.

I'm sure it will be another great year!

We had to make our traditional "night before school" dinner of spaghetti and chocolate cake.