school days.

today ended the girls' first week of school and i so fortunately am able to document this week as a complete success!  for both.  hayes gets tired towards the end which i already knew would happen.  she's a trooper though!  she only goes on tues and thurs from 9-12.  i pick her up about 11:45 though.  today she was just crouched down playing with a little spin toy when i came in.  no meltdown at drop off or pick up.  she is in the same room where she goes during church so that probably helps a lot.

the big shocker is that sk does not get in my car at the end of her day all tired and grumpy.  she is going monday - thursday from 9 until 1.  she has been on cloud nine - happy as a clam!  i hope this continues throughout the year.  it's the first time that our transition from summer schedule to school schedule has gone completely smooth.  usually she is just so completely worn out!  anyway, we are proud of them and are excited about the year ahead.

first day pics....

and looking back on sk's 4 "first days" of school at mppc-learning center....

1 year old class - started september 2010.....

2k class - started september 2011......

i remember in this pic - she was catching a few more seconds of jake & the neverland pirates before heading off to school.  also, this is the year that she had the same teacher as she does now.

3k class - started september 2012....

and now, 4k class - september 2013

i really need to do a post devoted just to sweet sarah kate.  and i need to do hayesie's 14 month post but neither will be done tonight!  but sarah kate is just more imaginative and creative than ever and is just so funny!  

love those girls and am praying that they have a completely positive experience at school this year.