I Sent My Kids Off to the Wolves...I Mean Public School

My kids started public school. Is that a good thing? Is that a bad thing? I don't really know, but it's what's happening.

Embrie has been asking to go to public school for a long time. I tend to let my kids have a lot of say in their own lives, so when kindergarten time rolled around I bussed her off to school, but without the bus.

Cayben didn't initially like the idea of public school. I wasn't going to send him. But then some things came up that made me feel like he would benefit from going. Plus, it brings comfort to my mind to know that Embrie's big bro is at school with her. (Bonus: their classes are right next door to each other!)

This crazy kid is sure to keep his little sister safe!

Cayben started school August 10.  Him and I were both incredibly nervous. I prayed that he would get an amazing teacher. I prayed that he would adjust well to the new environment. I prayed that he would love school. And he did! He still does! Every day I pick him up he tells me how wonderful his day has been. Prayers answered.

The girls and I enjoyed a week together before Embrie started school on the 17th, but we missed our boy like crazy.

Embrie was excited for her first day and didn't seem nervous even a little. Her teacher is wonderful, and she too loves school, which I knew she would. I think she will thrive. She's social, friendly, a good listener, and a hard worker. She's going to rock her kindergarten year!

Embrie with her best buddy and her best sister!

Now it's just Solee and me hanging out during the days. It's been really nice spending one-on-one time with her. Although she tells me she needs to go to preschool. I assure her that we do preschool at home, but she's not buying it. I win this time though. I'm not sending my baby away just yet. She's my hiking buddy, and who would keep me company at the grocery store if she were gone to school?

Hiking Whites Creek

Library Story Time

I love my kids so much and like any parent I just want what's best for them. Who knew it would be so hard knowing what's best for them? I do know that we are all happy right now!

Oh, and I also sent Shay off to graduate school at UNR. He might feel a little uneasy about school, but I'm not worried. By now I know he's a pro at school. Now he just needs to realize it.

We had a little back to school celebration too because...you know...